2, Abbotts Cottages Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £318,404 , which equates to approximately £253 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2010 for £174,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,404, representing a 83.0% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,404 is:

  • 77.2% lower than the average property price on Abbotts Lane
  • 81.5% lower than the average in the CO6 3QL postcode area
  • and 4.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 December 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,404
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£253
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2, Abbotts Cottages Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Feb 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • 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 cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO6 3QL

13 th / 15
Price Rank
81% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
68% smaller than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO6 3QL , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,404
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
7 Jul 2010
£174,000
Leasehold
+51.3 %
26 Mar 2003
£114,999
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1433 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1079 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at 2, Abbotts Cottages Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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