2A Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,366 , which equates to approximately £537 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2014 for £154,000. Since then, the value has increased by £100,366, representing a 65.2% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,366 is:

  • 4.6% lower than the average property price on Defoe Crescent
  • 7.3% lower than the average in the CO4 5LG postcode area
  • and 21.0% lower 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 30 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£254,366
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£537
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2A Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2013.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO4 5LG

20 th / 28
Price Rank
7% lower than average
23 rd / 23
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
1 st / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
64% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5LG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 20th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 23 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 23th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,366
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
28 Jan 2014
£154,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £41,000
sale date: 2 Jun 1995
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £50,250
sale date: 29 May 1998
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 2A Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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