16 Bale Close, Colchester, CO3 9XP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £318,261 , which equates to approximately £435 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 1999 for £67,500. Since then, the value has increased by £250,761, representing a 371.5% increase, or approximately 14.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,261 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Bale Close
  • 3.6% lower than the average in the CO3 9XP postcode area
  • and 1.1% 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 12 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,261
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£435
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Bale Close, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Oct 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 24.6%.

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 good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO3 9XP

14 th / 18
Price Rank
4% lower than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
5 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9XP , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,261
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+371 %
21 May 1999
£67,500
Leasehold
+27.4 %
29 Nov 1996
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2019
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 19 May 2015
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2013
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £169,995
sale date: 28 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 16 Bale Close, Colchester, CO3 9XP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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