38 Hamlet Drive, Colchester, CO4 3SR is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 958 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 £270,624 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2008 for £156,000. Since then, the value has increased by £114,624, representing a 73.5% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,624 is:

  • 23.6% higher than the average property price on Hamlet Drive
  • 21.1% higher than the average in the CO4 3SR postcode area
  • and 15.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 31 December 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO4 3SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£270,624
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Hamlet Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Dec 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 Nov 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3SR

6 th / 33
Price Rank
21% higher than average
13 th / 30
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
4 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3SR , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th 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 13th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£270,624
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
13 Jun 2008
£156,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 13 May 2020
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 May 2018
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 38 Hamlet Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2008. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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