27 St Peters Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8LJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £439,504 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2013 for £261,500. Since then, the value has increased by £178,004, representing a 68.1% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £439,504 is:

  • 14.2% lower than the average property price on St Peters Road
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the CO5 8LJ postcode area
  • and 36.5% 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 12 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£439,504
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

27 St Peters Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Mar 2013.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Aug 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 75%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO5 8LJ

13 th / 24
Price Rank
11% lower than average
12 th / 15
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8LJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 12th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£439,504
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
29 Sep 2013
£261,500
Leasehold
+24.5 %
10 Dec 2010
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 29 May 2020
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2016
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 27 St Peters Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8LJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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