14 Grays Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QU is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £285,285 , which equates to approximately £301 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2009 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,285, representing a 96.7% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,285 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Grays Close
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the CO5 8QU postcode area
  • and 11.4% lower 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 31 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£285,285
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£301
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

14 Grays Close, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Oct 2013.

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 28 Feb 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO5 8QU

7 th / 10
Price Rank
2% higher than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
0% same size than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8QU , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,285
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+97 %
6 Jul 2009
£145,000
Leasehold
+42.2 %
11 Nov 2002
£102,000
Leasehold
+85.6 %
29 Jan 1999
£54,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 17 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £215,500
sale date: 17 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2014
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 23 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 14 Grays Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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