15 Orchard Close, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AX is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,345 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 £316,331 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jul 1997 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £261,331, representing a 475.1% increase, or approximately 16.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,331 is:

  • 9.2% higher than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 25.9% higher than the average in the CO12 5AX postcode area
  • and 30.6% higher than the average price for Harwich 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 28 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£316,331
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Orchard Close, Great Oakley, Harwich, Tendring, Essex, CO12 5AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Apr 2016.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Oct 2008, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO12 5AX

3 rd / 19
Price Rank
26% higher than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO12 5AX , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,331
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+475 %
10 Jul 1997
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £256,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2016
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 15 Orchard Close, Great Oakley, Harwich, Tendring, Essex, CO12 5AX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jul 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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