21 Laing Road, Colchester, CO4 3UT is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £136,530 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £114,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,530, representing a 19.8% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £136,530 is:

  • 31.4% lower than the average property price on Laing Road
  • 35.5% lower than the average in the CO4 3UT postcode area
  • and 57.6% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 26 January 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Not Recorded Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£136,530
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 Laing Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3UT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jan 2026.

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 22 Jan 2026. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from good lighting efficiency to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Sale History

Today
£136,530
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
31 Mar 2016
£114,000
Leasehold
+264.8 %
31 Jul 1997
£31,250
Leasehold
+35.9 %
10 May 1996
£23,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 25 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 21 Laing Road, Colchester, CO4 3UT appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 26 Jan 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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