18 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 258 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £79,472 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Jul 2019 for £75,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,472, representing a 6.0% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £79,472 is:

  • 52.7% lower than the average property price on James Close
  • 54.5% lower than the average in the CO7 9EY postcode area
  • and 75.3% 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 4 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
258 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£79,472
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9EY

12 th / 19
Price Rank
54% lower than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
8 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9EY , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£79,472
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
5 Jul 2019
£75,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
30 Aug 2011
£69,000
Leasehold
+3 %
2 May 2007
£67,000
Leasehold
+6.3 %
30 Jun 2004
£63,000
Leasehold
+65.8 %
29 May 2002
£38,000
Leasehold
+68.9 %
20 Jan 1995
£22,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2019
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 21 May 2014
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 18 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Jul 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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