252 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9DU is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,658 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £436,189 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Mar 2014 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £166,189, representing a 61.6% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £436,189 is:

  • 2.2% higher than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the CO3 9DU postcode area
  • and 35.5% 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 22 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1658 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£436,189
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

252 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2015.

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 11 Jun 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO3 9DU

9 th / 15
Price Rank
3% lower than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9DU , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 2nd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£436,189
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
17 Mar 2014
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2014
rooms: 8
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £628,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £665,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £582,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 252 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9DU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Mar 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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