29 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PH is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 2,239 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 £594,430 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2015 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £164,430, representing a 38.2% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £594,430 is:

  • 73.6% higher than the average property price on Westwood Drive
  • 71.1% higher than the average in the CO5 8PH postcode area
  • and 84.6% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 27 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
2239 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£594,430
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2017.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Feb 2017, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 80.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, oil to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from good to very good, while the system remained as from main system, plus solar.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Average
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8PH

1 st / 29
Price Rank
71% higher than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
148% bigger than average
19 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8PH , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 21 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 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£594,430
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
16 Oct 2015
£430,000
Leasehold
+49.5 %
15 Oct 2004
£287,600
Leasehold
+55.5 %
30 Nov 1999
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1490 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £332,800
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 842 sq ft
sale price: £239,995
sale date: 10 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 29 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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