261 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GQ is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,193 , which equates to approximately £199 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Oct 2011 for £137,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,193, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,193 is:

  • 18.0% higher than the average property price on Quayside Drive
  • 0.8% lower than the average in the CO2 8GQ postcode area
  • and 33.5% 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 22 June 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£214,193
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£199
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Quayside Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jun 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 18 Jun 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

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 updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to 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 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 8GQ

38 th / 68
Price Rank
1% lower than average
3 rd / 65
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
63 rd / 65
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8GQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 38th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 63th out of 65 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 3rd out of 65 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,193
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
19 Oct 2011
£137,000
Leasehold
+14.2 %
26 Sep 2008
£120,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2016
rooms: 3
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £193,520
sale date: 25 Sep 2007
rooms: 3
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £191,880
sale date: 25 Sep 2007
rooms: 3
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £149,240
sale date: 25 Sep 2007

Data Sources

The property at 261 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Oct 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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