31 Fairfax Road, Colchester, CO2 7EW is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £178,598 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2010 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,598, representing a 78.6% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £178,598 is:

  • 11.9% lower than the average property price on Fairfax Road
  • 12.4% lower than the average in the CO2 7EW postcode area
  • and 44.5% 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 June 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£178,598
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Fairfax Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jun 2020.

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 21 Jun 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 7EW

21 st / 37
Price Rank
12% lower than average
24 th / 30
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
8 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 7EW , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 30 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£178,598
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
30 Jul 2010
£100,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
28 May 2009
£85,000
Leasehold
+112.5 %
5 Dec 1997
£40,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 5 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 671 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 31 Fairfax Road, Colchester, CO2 7EW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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