25 Groves Close, Colchester, CO4 5BP is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £167,171 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2021 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,171, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £167,171 is:

  • 42.4% lower than the average property price on Groves Close
  • 36.9% lower than the average in the CO4 5BP postcode area
  • and 48.1% lower 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 29 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£167,171
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 Groves Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jun 2021.

This property uses electric storage 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 19 Mar 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from good to very good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 5BP

15 th / 35
Price Rank
37% lower than average
23 rd / 33
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
7 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5BP , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 33 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£167,171
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
19 Aug 2021
£165,000
Leasehold
0 %
19 Sep 2018
£165,000
Leasehold
+39.8 %
2 Jul 2010
£118,000
Leasehold
-29.6 %
14 Jun 2007
£167,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 12 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £179,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 25 Groves Close, Colchester, CO4 5BP appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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