273 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EQ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,303 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £381,877 , which equates to approximately £166 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Sep 2018 for £333,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,877, representing a 14.7% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £381,877 is:

  • 11.2% lower than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 18.2% lower than the average in the CO3 9EQ postcode area
  • and 14.8% 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 24 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2303 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£381,877
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£166
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

273 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Oct 2024.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2017, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, underfloor, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), insulated, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9EQ

14 th / 15
Price Rank
18% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
68% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
51% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9EQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£381,877
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
14 Sep 2018
£333,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 2024 sq ft
sale price: £544,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 2357 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 273 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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