26 Mountbatten Drive, Colchester, CO2 8BH is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £435,455 , which equates to approximately £314 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2013 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £185,455, representing a 74.2% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £435,455 is:

  • 13.7% higher than the average property price on Mountbatten Drive
  • 13.5% higher than the average in the CO2 8BH postcode area
  • and 35.3% higher 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 7 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£435,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£314
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Mountbatten Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8BH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2022.

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 23 Oct 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 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 CO2 8BH

17 th / 46
Price Rank
13% higher than average
5 th / 35
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
29 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8BH , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 46. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 35 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 5th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£435,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
12 Mar 2013
£250,000
Leasehold
+25 %
16 Sep 2005
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1251 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1239 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 26 Mountbatten Drive, Colchester, CO2 8BH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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