12 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 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 £279,619 , which equates to approximately £448 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Apr 2014 for £172,500. Since then, the value has increased by £107,119, representing a 62.1% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,619 is:

  • 66.4% higher than the average property price on James Close
  • 60.2% higher than the average in the CO7 9EY postcode area
  • and 13.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 14 December 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,619
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£448
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

12 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Dec 2014.

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 10 Jul 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 20%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO7 9EY

4 th / 19
Price Rank
60% higher than average
5 th / 17
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
3 rd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9EY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 17 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 5th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,619
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
17 Apr 2014
£172,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2002
rooms: 3
size: 622 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2019
rooms: 4
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £18,500
sale date: 12 May 1997
rooms: 3
size: 623 sq ft
sale price: £119,995
sale date: 30 Sep 2005
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 12 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Apr 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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