3 Oakwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,378 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £493,951 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2018 for £415,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,951, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £493,951 is:

  • 23.6% higher than the average property price on Oakwood Drive
  • 22.5% higher than the average in the CO5 8DP postcode area
  • and 53.4% higher 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 25 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£493,951
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Oakwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Feb 2020.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Mar 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8DP

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
22% higher than average
2 nd / 13
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8DP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 2nd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£493,951
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
20 Jul 2018
£415,000
Leasehold
+69 %
16 Jan 2007
£245,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 3 Oakwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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