32 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 657 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 £287,338 , which equates to approximately £438 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2023 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,338, representing a 0.8% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £287,338 is:

  • 5.7% lower than the average property price on Elm Drive
  • 5.3% lower than the average in the CO7 0LA postcode area
  • and 10.8% 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 26 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£287,338
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£438
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

32 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2023.

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 26 Mar 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

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 energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO7 0LA

21 st / 27
Price Rank
5% lower than average
15 th / 17
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
4 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0LA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 21th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 17 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 15th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£287,338
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
11 Sep 2023
£285,000
Leasehold
+117.6 %
30 Jun 2009
£131,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £79,950
sale date: 3 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 32 Elm Drive, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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