255 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor of a 5-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £191,992 , which equates to approximately £262 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Feb 2016 for £157,500. Since then, the value has increased by £34,492, representing a 21.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £191,992 is:

  • 5.8% higher than the average property price on Quayside Drive
  • 11.1% lower than the average in the CO2 8GQ postcode area
  • and 40.4% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 26 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor of 5
Price (estimate)
£191,992
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£262
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

255 Quayside Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jun 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 May 2015, when the property was rated B. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from very good to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to CO2 8GQ

22 nd / 68
Price Rank
11% lower than average
23 rd / 65
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
33 rd / 65
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8GQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 65 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 65 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£191,992
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
1 Feb 2016
£157,500
Leasehold
-17 %
1 Jun 2007
£189,645
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 4 Nov 2019
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 255 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Feb 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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