40 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TS is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £166,752 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 2025 for £170,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,248, representing a 1.9% decrease, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,752 is:

  • 3.6% higher than the average property price on Hanbury Gardens
  • 12.9% higher than the average in the CO4 9TS postcode area
  • and 48.2% 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 18 December 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£166,752
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Dec 2024.

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 19 May 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from electric storage heaters to electric storage heaters, electric storage heaters, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9TS

1 st / 41
Price Rank
13% higher than average
10 th / 34
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
14 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TS , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 34 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,752
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
30 May 2025
£170,000
Leasehold
+93.2 %
17 Dec 2010
£88,000
Leasehold
+137.8 %
30 Oct 1996
£37,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 31 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 40 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 May 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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