14 Rainbow Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,884 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £564,433 , which equates to approximately £300 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2023 for £588,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £23,567, representing a 4.0% decrease, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £564,433 is:

  • 48.2% higher than the average property price on Rainbow Road
  • 51.3% higher than the average in the CO5 8RE postcode area
  • and 75.3% higher 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 29 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1884 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£564,433
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£300
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

14 Rainbow Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jun 2020.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 2 Mar 2020, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 48.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8RE

1 st / 13
Price Rank
51% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8RE , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£564,433
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
20 Mar 2023
£588,000
Leasehold
+14.2 %
9 Oct 2020
£515,000
Leasehold
+110.2 %
4 Nov 2010
£245,000
Leasehold
-1.6 %
2 Apr 2004
£249,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1970 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 21 Jul 1999
rooms:
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £283,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £259,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1005 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 14 Rainbow Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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