38 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TS is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £169,142 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2022 for £175,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £5,858, representing a 3.3% decrease, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,142 is:

  • 5.0% higher than the average property price on Hanbury Gardens
  • 14.5% higher than the average in the CO4 9TS postcode area
  • and 47.5% 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 23 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£169,142
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Oct 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO4 9TS

5 th / 41
Price Rank
15% higher than average
20 th / 34
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
12 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TS , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,142
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
31 May 2022
£175,000
Leasehold
+22.4 %
6 Nov 2020
£143,000
Leasehold
+32.4 %
5 Feb 2010
£108,000
Leasehold
+1.9 %
7 Apr 2004
£105,995
Leasehold
+68.2 %
31 Aug 2001
£63,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 30 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 38 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TS appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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