17 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £365,553 , which equates to approximately £531 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Oct 1997 for £72,500. Since then, the value has increased by £293,053, representing a 404.2% increase, or approximately 14.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £365,553 is:

  • 8.7% higher than the average property price on Wakefield Close
  • 11.0% higher than the average in the CO1 2SD postcode area
  • and 13.5% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

View sold house prices in CO1 2SD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£365,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£531
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Wakefield Close, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Dec 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 May 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO1 2SD

4 th / 27
Price Rank
11% higher than average
9 th / 23
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
3 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2SD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 23 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£365,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+404 %
1 Oct 1997
£72,500
Leasehold
+9 %
1 Dec 1995
£66,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

33 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
28 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2024
20 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2024
9 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2024
32 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023

Data Sources

The property at 17 Wakefield Close, Colchester, CO1 2SD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Oct 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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