12 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9SE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 420 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 £145,754 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2011 for £79,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,754, representing a 84.5% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £145,754 is:

  • 46.4% lower than the average property price on Alexandra Drive
  • 46.0% lower than the average in the CO7 9SE postcode area
  • and 54.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£145,754
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9SE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jun 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9SE

15 th / 15
Price Rank
46% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9SE , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£145,754
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
21 Mar 2011
£79,000
Leasehold
-28.8 %
19 Apr 2005
£111,000
Leasehold
+20.7 %
10 Jun 2004
£92,000
Leasehold
+187.5 %
9 Apr 1998
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £68,500
sale date: 22 Mar 2002

Data Sources

The property at 12 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9SE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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