3 Lowefields, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2LH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 603 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 £166,382 , which equates to approximately £276 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 May 2021 for £144,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,382, representing a 15.5% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,382 is:

  • 57.3% lower than the average property price on Lowefields
  • 60.2% lower than the average in the CO6 2LH postcode area
  • and 48.3% 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 20 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£166,382
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£276
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Lowefields, Earls Colne, Colchester, Braintree, Essex, CO6 2LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jan 2021.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO6 2LH

52 nd / 53
Price Rank
60% lower than average
36 th / 42
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
41 st / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO6 2LH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 52th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th out of 42 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 36th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,382
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
12 May 2021
£144,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £233,500
sale date: 22 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 3 Lowefields, Earls Colne, Colchester, Braintree, Essex, CO6 2LH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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