2 Forge Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6AR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,185 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £497,179 , which equates to approximately £228 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2015 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £172,179, representing a 53.0% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £497,179 is:

  • 30.6% higher than the average property price on Forge Street
  • 29.3% higher than the average in the CO7 6AR postcode area
  • and 54.4% 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 19 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2185 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£497,179
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£228
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Forge Street, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jul 2022.

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 20 Oct 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.5%.

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 hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO7 6AR

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
29% higher than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
96% bigger than average
16 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 6AR , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 16 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 1st out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£497,179
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
26 Mar 2015
£325,000
Leasehold
+23.8 %
5 Feb 2010
£262,500
Leasehold
-4.5 %
2 Dec 2005
£275,000
Leasehold
+12.2 %
19 May 2005
£245,000
Leasehold
+8.9 %
29 Aug 2003
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £350,100
sale date: 21 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £220,300
sale date: 10 Jan 2013
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 25 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 2 Forge Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6AR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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