20 Francis Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DG is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £170,682 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2021 for £154,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,682, representing a 10.8% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £170,682 is:

  • 7.0% lower than the average property price on Francis Street
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the CO7 0DG postcode area
  • and 47.0% 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 5 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£170,682
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Francis Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Oct 2023.

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 1 Jun 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 0DG

6 th / 17
Price Rank
1% lower than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
8 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0DG , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£170,682
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
6 Aug 2021
£154,000
Leasehold
-0.6 %
20 Apr 2017
£155,000
Leasehold
+44.9 %
27 Sep 2013
£107,000
Leasehold
+25.9 %
11 Mar 2003
£85,000
Leasehold
+112.5 %
8 Oct 1999
£40,000
Leasehold
+21.2 %
4 Aug 1997
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 550 sq ft
sale price: £155,500
sale date: 16 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 20 Francis Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DG appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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