25 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TY is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £272,765 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2017 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £57,765, representing a 26.9% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £272,765 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on Porters Close
  • 2.9% lower than the average in the CO3 9TY postcode area
  • and 15.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 16 January 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£272,765
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2018.

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 17 Aug 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 81.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood) to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO3 9TY

12 th / 17
Price Rank
3% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9TY , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£272,765
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
31 Jan 2017
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 7 May 2020
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 25 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9TY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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