24 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £341,102 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 1998 for £68,500. Since then, the value has increased by £272,602, representing a 398.0% increase, or approximately 14.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £341,102 is:

  • 5.8% lower than the average property price on Elmwood Drive
  • 6.4% lower than the average in the CO5 8RD postcode area
  • and 5.9% 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 30 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£341,102
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2014.

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 7 Sep 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to CO5 8RD

20 th / 26
Price Rank
6% lower than average
5 th / 20
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
18 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8RD , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 20 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 5th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£341,102
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+398 %
30 Apr 1998
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2010
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2007

Data Sources

The property at 24 Elmwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Apr 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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