3 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9SF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 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 £247,873 , which equates to approximately £397 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2018 for £208,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,873, representing a 19.2% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,873 is:

  • 8.8% lower than the average property price on Alexandra Drive
  • 10.2% lower than the average in the CO7 9SF postcode area
  • and 23.0% 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 26 February 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,873
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£397
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9SF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Feb 2018.

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 20 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO7 9SF

21 st / 37
Price Rank
10% lower than average
20 th / 32
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
5 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9SF , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 32 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 20th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,873
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
25 May 2018
£208,000
Leasehold
+37.7 %
27 Aug 2010
£151,000
Leasehold
+18 %
20 Feb 2004
£128,000
Leasehold
+60 %
20 Dec 2001
£80,000
Leasehold
+56.9 %
25 Apr 1997
£51,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2020
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2016
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £189,995
sale date: 15 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 12 Dec 2014
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2004

Data Sources

The property at 3 Alexandra Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9SF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 May 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Feb 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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