16 Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 344 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £128,045 , which equates to approximately £372 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 1999 for £37,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,045, representing a 246.1% increase, or approximately 9.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £128,045 is:

  • 28.7% lower than the average property price on Howe Close
  • 33.7% lower than the average in the CO4 3XD postcode area
  • and 60.2% 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 14 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
344 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£128,045
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£372
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Howe Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 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 15 Jun 2015, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 74.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% 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
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 3XD

24 th / 32
Price Rank
34% lower than average
25 th / 26
Size Rank
54% smaller than average
1 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3XD , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 26 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 25th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£128,045
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+246 %
16 Dec 1999
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 334 sq ft
sale price: £36,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2000

Data Sources

The property at 16 Howe Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Dec 1999. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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