38 Orwell Close, Colchester, CO4 3YW is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. 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 £246,785 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Feb 2025 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,785, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,785 is:

  • 7.7% lower than the average property price on Orwell Close
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the CO4 3YW postcode area
  • and 23.3% 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 1 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,785
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Orwell Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Oct 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 15 Jul 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 3YW

17 th / 30
Price Rank
9% lower than average
14 th / 23
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
2 nd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3YW , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 23 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 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,785
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
26 Feb 2025
£245,000
Leasehold
+11.4 %
5 Dec 2019
£220,000
Leasehold
+34.1 %
5 Dec 2014
£164,000
Leasehold
+256.5 %
31 May 1996
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 7 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2024
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at 38 Orwell Close, Colchester, CO4 3YW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Feb 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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