2 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RX is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £341,736 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Sep 2019 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,736, representing a 13.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,736 is:

  • 3.4% higher than the average property price on Constable Close
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the CO5 8RX postcode area
  • and 6.1% higher 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 31 May 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£341,736
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 May 2013.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 23 Feb 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8RX

8 th / 17
Price Rank
2% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
5 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8RX , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,736
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
20 Sep 2019
£300,000
Leasehold
+39.5 %
24 Jul 2015
£215,000
Leasehold
+225.8 %
27 Mar 1998
£66,000
Leasehold
+10 %
17 Mar 1995
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £263,500
sale date: 12 Jun 2020
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 4 Feb 1998

Data Sources

The property at 2 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Sep 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 May 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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