23 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8HU is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,755 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £593,735 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 May 2014 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £223,735, representing a 60.5% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £593,735 is:

  • 12.1% higher than the average property price on Yorick Road
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the CO5 8HU postcode area
  • and 84.4% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 3 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1755 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£593,735
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Mar 2023.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jan 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8HU

6 th / 12
Price Rank
3% lower than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8HU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£593,735
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
7 May 2014
£370,000
Leasehold
+77.9 %
15 May 2009
£208,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £374,995
sale date: 20 Dec 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1970 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2006

Data Sources

The property at 23 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8HU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 May 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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