17 Prince Albert Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8AN is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,173 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 £390,961 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2020 for £337,500. Since then, the value has increased by £53,461, representing a 15.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £390,961 is:

  • 26.0% lower than the average property price on Prince Albert Road
  • 18.0% lower than the average in the CO5 8AN postcode area
  • and 21.4% 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 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£390,961
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Prince Albert Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8AN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 2019.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Aug 2011. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • 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 mostly double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8AN

11 th / 16
Price Rank
18% lower than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8AN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£390,961
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
18 Sep 2020
£337,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 17 Prince Albert Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8AN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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