22 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 258 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £85,979 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Nov 2019 for £79,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,979, representing a 8.8% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £85,979 is:

  • 48.8% lower than the average property price on James Close
  • 50.8% lower than the average in the CO7 9EY postcode area
  • and 73.3% 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 9 February 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
258 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£85,979
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

22 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 2022.

This property uses electric room 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 4 Oct 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9EY

17 th / 19
Price Rank
51% lower than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
15 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9EY , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 17 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 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£85,979
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
29 Nov 2019
£79,000
Leasehold
+11.3 %
19 Jun 2015
£71,000
Leasehold
+29.1 %
12 Apr 2012
£55,000
Leasehold
-24.1 %
20 Sep 2007
£72,500
Leasehold
+281.6 %
21 Jul 1995
£19,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2019
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 21 May 2014
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2004

Data Sources

The property at 22 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Nov 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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