1A Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 603 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 £172,325 , which equates to approximately £286 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2020 for £163,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,325, representing a 5.7% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,325 is:

  • 5.0% lower than the average property price on Darkhouse Lane
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the CO5 7HJ postcode area
  • and 46.5% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 December 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO5 7HJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£172,325
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£286
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1A Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Dec 2019.

This property uses electric room 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 21 Aug 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 7HJ

8 th / 19
Price Rank
7% lower than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 7HJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,325
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
18 Dec 2020
£163,000
Leasehold
+9.4 %
31 Jul 2018
£149,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2021
17 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £166,495
sale date: 21 Dec 2017
15 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £158,500
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
12 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £158,995
sale date: 10 Mar 2017
18 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £156,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 1A Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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