166 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8AQ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,885 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £430,493 , which equates to approximately £149 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2002 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £250,493, representing a 139.2% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £430,493 is:

  • 4.3% lower than the average property price on Wivenhoe Road
  • 7.9% higher than the average in the CO7 8AQ postcode area
  • and 33.7% 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 29 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2885 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£430,493
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£149
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

166 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 2025.

This property uses a mains gas boiler with both radiators and underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 8AQ

10 th / 21
Price Rank
8% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
128% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
53% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 8AQ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th 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 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£430,493
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+139 %
30 Aug 2002
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 11
size: 2939 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2001

Data Sources

The property at 166 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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