31 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1US is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £294,112 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2019 for £246,500. Since then, the value has increased by £47,612, representing a 19.3% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £294,112 is:

  • 8.2% lower than the average property price on Cowdray Avenue
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the CO1 1US postcode area
  • and 8.6% 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 4 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£294,112
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Apr 2015.

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 24 Mar 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO1 1US

12 th / 25
Price Rank
13% lower than average
7 th / 19
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
13 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1US , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 19 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 7th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£294,112
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
28 Oct 2019
£246,500
Leasehold
+33.2 %
13 Aug 2014
£185,000
Leasehold
+115.1 %
11 Apr 2001
£86,000
Leasehold
+68.6 %
27 Mar 1998
£51,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 884 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2019
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2014
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2012
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2008
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2006

Data Sources

The property at 31 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1US appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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