15 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 420 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 £187,021 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2001 for £56,995. Since then, the value has increased by £130,026, representing a 228.1% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £187,021 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Bignell Croft
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the CO4 9TX postcode area
  • and 41.9% 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 27 April 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO4 9TX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£187,021
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

15 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9TX

13 th / 31
Price Rank
0% same as average
14 th / 17
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
3 rd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TX , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 31. 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 14th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£187,021
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+228 %
30 Nov 2001
£56,995
Leasehold
+83.9 %
12 Dec 1996
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2016
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2015
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £121,500
sale date: 24 Apr 2014
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 15 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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