16 Birch Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 807 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 £233,644 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Mar 2025 for £231,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,644, representing a 1.1% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,644 is:

  • 21.6% higher than the average property price on Birch Avenue
  • 13.7% higher than the average in the CO12 4DB postcode area
  • and 3.5% lower 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 15 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£233,644
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Birch Avenue, Harwich, Tendring, Essex, CO12 4DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 2024.

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 5 Mar 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 21.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO12 4DB

4 th / 17
Price Rank
14% higher than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO12 4DB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,644
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
3 Mar 2025
£231,000
Leasehold
+126.5 %
4 Apr 2014
£102,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £165,200
sale date: 30 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 16 Birch Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Mar 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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