31 Charles Street, Colchester, CO1 2BL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £267,897 , which equates to approximately £315 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Dec 2010 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £117,897, representing a 78.6% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £267,897 is:

  • 9.9% higher than the average property price on Charles Street
  • 14.3% higher than the average in the CO1 2BL postcode area
  • and 16.8% 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 21 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£267,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£315
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Charles Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2019.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Feb 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 144%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO1 2BL

2 nd / 26
Price Rank
14% higher than average
5 th / 24
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
12 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2BL , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£267,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
3 Dec 2010
£150,000
Leasehold
-4.8 %
2 Jul 2004
£157,500
Leasehold
+38.2 %
22 Oct 2003
£114,000
Leasehold
+96.6 %
21 Jan 2000
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £171,950
sale date: 31 Mar 2016
rooms: 6
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 31 Charles Street, Colchester, CO1 2BL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Dec 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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