31 Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,163 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 £350,000 , which equates to approximately £301 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jun 2025 for £350,000. Since then, the value has not changed.

The current estimated value of £350,000 is:

  • 11.5% higher than the average property price on Cottage Drive
  • 12.5% higher than the average in the CO2 8DE postcode area
  • and 8.7% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 1 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£350,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£301
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Cottage Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2024.

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 28 Jul 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 8DE

4 th / 20
Price Rank
13% higher than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
11 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8DE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£350,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
0 %
9 Jun 2025
£350,000
Leasehold
-1.1 %
20 Jan 2023
£354,000
Leasehold
+72.7 %
18 Jan 2021
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1084 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2004

Data Sources

The property at 31 Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jun 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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