20 High Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AG is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,572 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £599,588 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jan 2007 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £239,588, representing a 66.6% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £599,588 is:

  • 32.6% higher than the average property price on High Street
  • 223.0% higher than the average in the CO7 0AG postcode area
  • and 86.2% 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 rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1572 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£599,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 High Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0AG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jun 2025.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Nov 2024, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 252.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 0AG

1 st / 13
Price Rank
223% higher than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
142% bigger than average
2 nd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0AG , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 7 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 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£599,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
2 Jan 2007
£360,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £570,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £825,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2022

Data Sources

The property at 20 High Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0AG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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