250 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1XZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 883 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £279,798 , which equates to approximately £317 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2007 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,798, representing a 64.6% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,798 is:

  • 12.7% lower than the average property price on Cowdray Avenue
  • 12.0% lower than the average in the CO1 1XZ postcode area
  • and 13.1% 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 8 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,798
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£317
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

250 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jan 2025.

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 21 Nov 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 1XZ

23 rd / 24
Price Rank
12% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
12 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1XZ , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 15 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 13th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,798
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
24 Jul 2007
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £337,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2016
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 19 May 2016
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 22 Jan 2016
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 30 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 250 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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