17 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8HU is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,734 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 £1,269,220 , which equates to approximately £464 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Aug 2012 for £730,000. Since then, the value has increased by £539,220, representing a 73.9% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,269,220 is:

  • 139.7% higher than the average property price on Yorick Road
  • 107.3% higher than the average in the CO5 8HU postcode area
  • and 294.2% 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 10 November 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2734 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,269,220
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£464
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Nov 2012.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jul 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 114.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to 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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO5 8HU

1 st / 12
Price Rank
107% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
77% bigger than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8HU , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,269,220
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
15 Aug 2012
£730,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 7 May 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £374,995
sale date: 20 Dec 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 17 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Aug 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Nov 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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