18 Queen Anne Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 840 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 £305,213 , which equates to approximately £364 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Feb 2007 for £179,500. Since then, the value has increased by £125,713, representing a 70.0% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £305,213 is:

  • 1.1% lower than the average property price on Queen Anne Drive
  • 6.1% lower than the average in the CO5 8BQ postcode area
  • and 5.2% 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 25 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£305,213
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£364
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Queen Anne Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Mar 2019.

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 19 May 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8BQ

10 th / 13
Price Rank
6% lower than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£305,213
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
23 Feb 2007
£179,500
Leasehold
+43.6 %
9 Sep 2002
£125,000
Leasehold
+47.1 %
27 Jul 2000
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2014
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2010
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £59,995
sale date: 18 Apr 1996

Data Sources

The property at 18 Queen Anne Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8BQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Feb 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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