3, Smugglers Wharf Quay Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9FE is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £330,492 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2014 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,492, representing a 37.7% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £330,492 is:

  • 20.5% lower than the average property price on Quay Street
  • 21.7% lower than the average in the CO7 9FE postcode area
  • and 2.7% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO7 9FE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£330,492
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3, Smugglers Wharf Quay Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Sep 2025.

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 29 Apr 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9FE

8 th / 11
Price Rank
22% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9FE , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£330,492
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
11 Sep 2014
£240,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
16 Jan 2009
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2010
rooms: 3
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2008

Data Sources

The property at 3, Smugglers Wharf Quay Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9FE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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