16 Finch Drive, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £323,683 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2025 for £325,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,317, representing a 0.4% decrease, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £323,683 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Finch Drive
  • 4.7% higher than the average in the CO7 8PU postcode area
  • and 0.5% 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 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£323,683
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Finch Drive, Great Bentley, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 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 18 Jun 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 8PU

4 th / 15
Price Rank
5% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 8PU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£323,683
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
29 Aug 2025
£325,000
Leasehold
+4.8 %
11 Jun 2021
£310,000
Leasehold
+19.2 %
17 Apr 2018
£260,000
Leasehold
+15.6 %
25 Sep 2015
£225,000
Leasehold
+23 %
24 Aug 2005
£183,000
Leasehold
+181.5 %
31 Jul 1997
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 3 Sep 2008

Data Sources

The property at 16 Finch Drive, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PU appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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