11 Firstore Drive, Colchester, CO3 9EA is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,877 , which equates to approximately £468 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,877, representing a 51.1% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,877 is:

  • 25.4% lower than the average property price on Firstore Drive
  • 25.9% lower than the average in the CO3 9EA postcode area
  • and 20.2% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 July 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,877
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£468
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

11 Firstore Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jul 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jun 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO3 9EA

34 th / 36
Price Rank
26% lower than average
24 th / 26
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
6 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9EA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 34th out of 36. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,877
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
31 Oct 2014
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £174,995
sale date: 29 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 11 Firstore Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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