23 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8EX is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,485 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £666,962 , which equates to approximately £449 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Mar 2016 for £495,000. Since then, the value has increased by £171,962, representing a 34.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £666,962 is:

  • 5.0% higher than the average property price on Empress Avenue
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the CO5 8EX postcode area
  • and 107.2% 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 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 6 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1485 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£666,962
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£449
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2016.

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 some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jan 2016. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 28%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8EX

13 th / 30
Price Rank
6% higher than average
14 th / 23
Size Rank
0% same size than average
13 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8EX , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£666,962
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
24 Mar 2016
£495,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1508 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2018
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1519 sq ft
sale price: £330,500
sale date: 12 Jan 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 12 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at 23 Empress Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8EX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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