188B Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AU is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 474 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 £108,609 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2016 for £98,500. Since then, the value has increased by £10,109, representing a 10.3% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £108,609 is:

  • 64.2% lower than the average property price on Old Heath Road
  • 56.1% lower than the average in the CO2 8AU postcode area
  • and 66.3% 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 11 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£108,609
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

188B Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8AU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jun 2020.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jun 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 8AU

14 th / 14
Price Rank
56% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8AU , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£108,609
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
14 Oct 2016
£98,500
Leasehold
+51.5 %
9 Jul 2004
£65,000
Leasehold
+85.7 %
14 Sep 2001
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2016
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2003

Data Sources

The property at 188B Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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