14 Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £89,149 , which equates to approximately £145 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2018 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,149, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £89,149 is:

  • 50.4% lower than the average property price on Howe Close
  • 53.9% lower than the average in the CO4 3XD postcode area
  • and 72.3% 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 30 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£89,149
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£145
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

14 Howe Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2024.

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 17 Jan 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from 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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3XD

32 nd / 32
Price Rank
54% lower than average
14 th / 26
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
26 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3XD , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 32th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 26 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 14th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£89,149
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
1 Aug 2018
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2021
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2019
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £118,500
sale date: 29 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 14 Howe Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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