4 Church Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. 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 £265,048 , which equates to approximately £391 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2020 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,048, representing a 15.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,048 is:

  • 44.1% lower than the average property price on Church Road
  • 18.0% lower than the average in the CO5 8QH postcode area
  • and 17.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO5 8QH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,048
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£391
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Church Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Nov 2022.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

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 energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 75 mm loft insulation.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8QH

8 th / 15
Price Rank
18% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8QH , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,048
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
14 Oct 2020
£230,000
Leasehold
-24.8 %
15 Oct 2018
£306,000
Leasehold
+106.8 %
14 Oct 2013
£148,000
Leasehold
+74.1 %
24 Oct 2001
£84,995
Leasehold
+88.9 %
29 Mar 1999
£45,000
Leasehold
+8.4 %
8 Aug 1997
£41,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2002
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £249,500
sale date: 5 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £239,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at 4 Church Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QH appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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