16 Poplar Close, Witham, CM8 2PB is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £140,875 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jul 2003 for £77,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,875, representing a 83.0% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £140,875 is:

  • 48.4% lower than the average property price on Poplar Close
  • 48.4% lower than the average in the CM8 2PB postcode area
  • and 56.9% lower than the average price for Witham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 November 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM8 2PB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£140,875
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Poplar Close, Witham, Braintree, Essex, CM8 2PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Nov 2018.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Oct 2008, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CM8 2PB

20 th / 20
Price Rank
48% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM8 2PB , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 13th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£140,875
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
4 Jul 2003
£77,000
Leasehold
+109.5 %
12 Feb 1999
£36,750
Leasehold
+9.7 %
15 Sep 1995
£33,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

38 Poplar Close, Witham, CM8 2PB
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 16 Poplar Close, Witham, CM8 2PB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jul 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Nov 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.
↑