16 Orwell Close, Colchester, CO4 3YW is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £301,392 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2010 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,392, representing a 77.3% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,392 is:

  • 12.7% higher than the average property price on Orwell Close
  • 11.5% higher than the average in the CO4 3YW postcode area
  • and 6.4% 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 11 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£301,392
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Orwell Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Aug 2021.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3YW

5 th / 30
Price Rank
11% higher than average
5 th / 23
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
18 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3YW , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 23 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 5th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,392
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
23 Apr 2010
£170,000
Leasehold
-2.9 %
25 Aug 2005
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2021
rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 5 May 2015

Data Sources

The property at 16 Orwell Close, Colchester, CO4 3YW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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