15 Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LP is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £422,940 , which equates to approximately £409 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Nov 2011 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £182,940, representing a 76.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £422,940 is:

  • 35.1% higher than the average property price on Richard Avenue
  • 5.1% higher than the average in the CO7 0LP postcode area
  • and 31.4% higher 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 16 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£422,940
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£409
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2025.

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 7 Jul 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 121.9%.

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 cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 0LP

8 th / 19
Price Rank
5% higher than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
6 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0LP , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£422,940
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
4 Nov 2011
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 888 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2014
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2015
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2004

Data Sources

The property at 15 Richard Avenue, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Nov 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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