178 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 700 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 £274,017 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2017 for £230,500. Since then, the value has increased by £43,517, representing a 18.9% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £274,017 is:

  • 9.0% lower than the average property price on Bergholt Road
  • 12.5% lower than the average in the CO4 5AJ postcode area
  • and 14.9% lower 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 27 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£274,017
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Bergholt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jun 2017.

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 6 Jul 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 21.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from poor to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, insulated at rafters.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO4 5AJ

28 th / 30
Price Rank
13% lower than average
15 th / 18
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5AJ , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 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 15th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£274,017
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
20 Dec 2017
£230,500
Leasehold
+88.9 %
25 Mar 2011
£122,000
Leasehold
+35.6 %
26 May 2006
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 740 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 10 May 2018
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2004
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 17 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023

Data Sources

The property at 178 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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