17 Byron Avenue, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 4HG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,335 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 £357,075 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2019 for £302,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,075, representing a 18.2% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,075 is:

  • 11.1% lower than the average property price on Byron Avenue
  • 5.8% lower than the average in the CO3 4HG postcode area
  • and 7.3% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 31 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,075
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Byron Avenue, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Aug 2014.

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 26 Aug 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO3 4HG

14 th / 38
Price Rank
6% lower than average
5 th / 28
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
24 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 4HG , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 28 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 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,075
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
22 Feb 2019
£302,000
Leasehold
-2.3 %
29 Jul 2016
£309,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 7 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 17 Byron Avenue, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 4HG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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