12 Upland Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DX is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £494,300 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2020 for £420,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,300, representing a 17.7% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £494,300 is:

  • 66.9% higher than the average property price on Upland Road
  • 46.9% higher than the average in the CO5 8DX postcode area
  • and 53.5% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 29 January 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£494,300
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Upland Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2018.

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 6 Feb 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 67.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8DX

1 st / 26
Price Rank
47% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8DX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 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 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£494,300
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
28 Jan 2020
£420,000
Leasehold
+112.1 %
17 May 2013
£198,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2005
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £57,500
sale date: 29 Jan 1999
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 27 Jun 1997

Data Sources

The property at 12 Upland Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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