3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £283,721 , which equates to approximately £330 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 2019 for £237,500. Since then, the value has increased by £46,221, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £283,721 is:

  • 24.4% higher than the average property price on Fiddlers Folly
  • 16.3% higher than the average in the CO3 9UE postcode area
  • and 11.9% lower 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 6 June 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£283,721
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£330
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jun 2017.

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 22 Apr 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9UE

4 th / 15
Price Rank
16% higher than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9UE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 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 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£283,721
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
12 Apr 2019
£237,500
Leasehold
+10.5 %
11 Aug 2017
£215,000
Leasehold
+43.3 %
9 Apr 2013
£150,000
Leasehold
+11.1 %
29 Feb 2012
£135,000
Leasehold
+3.1 %
18 Apr 2006
£131,000
Leasehold
+4.8 %
14 Jun 2004
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1097 sq ft
sale price: £142,500
sale date: 6 Apr 2005
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 5 May 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at 3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UE appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Apr 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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