171 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £286,632 , which equates to approximately £286 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2011 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,632, representing a 81.4% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £286,632 is:

  • 2.3% higher than the average property price on Harwich Road
  • 16.4% higher than the average in the CO4 3DB postcode area
  • and 11.0% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 12 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£286,632
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£286
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

171 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2022.

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 28 Aug 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3DB

4 th / 25
Price Rank
16% higher than average
2 nd / 20
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
15 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3DB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 20 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 2nd out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£286,632
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
13 Jun 2011
£158,000
Leasehold
+130.7 %
5 Dec 2001
£68,500
Leasehold
+29.2 %
29 Jan 1999
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2014
rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £39,500
sale date: 18 Jul 1995

Data Sources

The property at 171 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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