3 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,500 , which equates to approximately £212 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2018 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,500, representing a 5.0% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,500 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Darkhouse Lane
  • 14.7% lower than the average in the CO5 7HJ postcode area
  • and 51.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO5 7HJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£157,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£212
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2022.

This property uses electric room 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 21 Aug 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.11 w/m?k to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.27 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 7HJ

18 th / 19
Price Rank
15% lower than average
4 th / 19
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 7HJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 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 4th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£157,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
28 Mar 2018
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

10 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
11 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2017
15 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £158,500
sale date: 11 Aug 2017
12 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £158,995
sale date: 10 Mar 2017
18 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £156,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 3 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7HJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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