20 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. 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 £318,154 , which equates to approximately £356 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2022 for £325,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,846, representing a 2.1% decrease, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,154 is:

  • 19.3% higher than the average property price on Defoe Crescent
  • 15.9% higher than the average in the CO4 5LG postcode area
  • and 1.2% lower 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 18 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,154
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£356
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Jun 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 5LG

5 th / 28
Price Rank
16% higher than average
7 th / 23
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
6 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5LG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 23 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 7th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,154
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
18 Nov 2022
£325,000
Leasehold
+265.2 %
25 Jan 2002
£89,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 1 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £50,250
sale date: 29 May 1998
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £41,000
sale date: 2 Jun 1995
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 20 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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