18 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TY is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,106 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2012 for £92,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,106, representing a 77.3% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,106 is:

  • 13.5% lower than the average property price on Bignell Croft
  • 13.4% lower than the average in the CO4 9TY postcode area
  • and 49.3% 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 26 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO4 9TY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£163,106
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Aug 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Oct 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9TY

21 st / 38
Price Rank
13% lower than average
19 th / 24
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
12 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TY , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,106
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
8 Jun 2012
£92,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2015
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £121,500
sale date: 24 Apr 2014
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £37,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2000
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 29 Feb 2016

Data Sources

The property at 18 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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