21 Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £159,562 , which equates to approximately £225 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2017 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,562, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,562 is:

  • 46.2% lower than the average property price on Acorn Close
  • 49.1% lower than the average in the CO4 0HY postcode area
  • and 50.4% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£159,562
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£225
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Acorn Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jun 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • 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
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 0HY

13 th / 15
Price Rank
49% lower than average
9 th / 11
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 0HY , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 9th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£159,562
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
7 Jul 2017
£153,000
Leasehold
+19.5 %
14 Feb 2014
£128,000
Leasehold
+6.7 %
20 Sep 2012
£120,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
3 Dec 2008
£90,000
Leasehold
-33.3 %
21 Dec 2007
£135,000
Leasehold
+17.4 %
10 Nov 2005
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms:
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2009

Data Sources

The property at 21 Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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