28 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 667 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 £256,841 , which equates to approximately £385 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jan 2021 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,841, representing a 16.7% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,841 is:

  • 15.7% lower than the average property price on Elm Drive
  • 15.3% lower than the average in the CO7 0LA postcode area
  • and 20.2% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 10 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 0LA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,841
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£385
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

28 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 May 2021.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Sep 2020. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to very poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 0LA

16 th / 27
Price Rank
15% lower than average
14 th / 17
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
3 rd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0LA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 17 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 14th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,841
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
4 Jan 2021
£220,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
6 Sep 2011
£160,000
Leasehold
+18.5 %
15 Jan 2003
£135,000
Leasehold
+125 %
20 Aug 1999
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £79,950
sale date: 3 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 28 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jan 2021. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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