156 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZY is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,050 , which equates to approximately £310 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jul 2012 for £103,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,050, representing a 52.5% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,050 is:

  • 8.5% lower than the average property price on Claremont Heights
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the CO1 1ZY postcode area
  • and 51.2% lower 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 15 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£157,050
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£310
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

156 Claremont Heights, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1ZY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric storage 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 11 Jan 2010, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2.5%.

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 (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
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 CO1 1ZY

2 nd / 39
Price Rank
2% lower than average
22 nd / 38
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
3 rd / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1ZY , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 38 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 22th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,050
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
5 Jul 2012
£103,000
Leasehold
-1.9 %
12 Mar 2010
£105,000
Leasehold
-18.3 %
2 Apr 2007
£128,500
Leasehold
+31.8 %
28 Aug 2002
£97,500
Leasehold
+57.3 %
28 Jan 2000
£62,000
Leasehold
+31.9 %
26 Sep 1997
£47,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 156 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZY appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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