257 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GQ is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 495 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 £211,932 , which equates to approximately £428 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 2007 for £163,995. Since then, the value has increased by £47,937, representing a 29.2% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £211,932 is:

  • 16.8% higher than the average property price on Quayside Drive
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the CO2 8GQ postcode area
  • and 34.2% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£211,932
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£428
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

257 Quayside Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Nov 2021.

This property uses electric room 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 22 Nov 2011. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 8GQ

40 th / 68
Price Rank
2% lower than average
59 th / 65
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
2 nd / 65
Price Per Sq FT Rank
42% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8GQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 65 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 59th out of 65 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£211,932
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
1 Jun 2007
£163,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2019
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £136,500
sale date: 23 Jan 2018
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2018
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £139,995
sale date: 31 Jul 2017
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 257 Quayside Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Jun 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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