2 Northfield Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SS is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,604 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £473,784 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jul 2013 for £272,500. Since then, the value has increased by £201,284, representing a 73.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £473,784 is:

  • 24.9% higher than the average property price on Northfield Gardens
  • 26.4% higher than the average in the CO4 9SS postcode area
  • and 47.2% 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 14 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1604 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£473,784
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Northfield Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 2014.

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 11 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 30.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO4 9SS

2 nd / 24
Price Rank
26% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
65% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9SS , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 14 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 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£473,784
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
16 Jul 2013
£272,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2009
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2010
rooms: 8
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £74,950
sale date: 28 Feb 1997
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 2 Northfield Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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