344 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YA is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 678 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 £257,073 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Nov 2013 for £153,500. Since then, the value has increased by £103,573, representing a 67.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,073 is:

  • 19.8% lower than the average property price on Cowdray Avenue
  • 4.2% lower than the average in the CO1 1YA postcode area
  • and 20.2% 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 30 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,073
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

344 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2013.

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 14 Apr 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 33% 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, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO1 1YA

17 th / 27
Price Rank
4% lower than average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
5 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1YA , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 20 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 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,073
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
25 Nov 2013
£153,500
Leasehold
+18.1 %
24 Feb 2006
£130,000
Leasehold
+160 %
9 Oct 1997
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 344 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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