26 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JQ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,367 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 £378,927 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jan 2021 for £337,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,927, representing a 12.4% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £378,927 is:

  • 21.0% higher than the average property price on Richard Avenue
  • 30.8% higher than the average in the CO7 9JQ postcode area
  • and 17.7% 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 6 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1367 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£378,927
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2023.

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 26 Sep 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO7 9JQ

2 nd / 31
Price Rank
31% higher than average
1 st / 25
Size Rank
80% bigger than average
23 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9JQ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 25 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 1st out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£378,927
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
15 Jan 2021
£337,000
Leasehold
+36.4 %
29 Jun 2012
£247,000
Leasehold
+84.3 %
13 Dec 2001
£134,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1298 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 19 May 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 1 May 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1532 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2011

Data Sources

The property at 26 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jan 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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