283 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EQ is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,314 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 £495,000 , which equates to approximately £214 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2025 for £495,000. Since then, the value has not changed.

The current estimated value of £495,000 is:

  • 15.9% higher than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 6.1% higher than the average in the CO3 9EQ postcode area
  • and 53.7% 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 13 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2314 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£495,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£214
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

283 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9EQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2025.

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 6 Oct 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9EQ

8 th / 15
Price Rank
6% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
69% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9EQ , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£495,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
0 %
18 Sep 2025
£495,000
Leasehold
+106.3 %
15 Jun 2004
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2465 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2017
rooms: 8
size: 2142 sq ft
sale price: £678,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 7
size: 2648 sq ft
sale price: £810,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2023
rooms: 8
size: 2605 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 6
size: 2024 sq ft
sale price: £544,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 283 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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