40 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 2HD is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 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 £279,743 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jun 2006 for £157,500. Since then, the value has increased by £122,243, representing a 77.6% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,743 is:

  • 7.9% lower than the average property price on Old Heath Road
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the CO1 2HD postcode area
  • and 13.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 4 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 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,743
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 May 2023.

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 16 Mar 2022. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 19.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2HD

6 th / 15
Price Rank
7% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
2 nd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2HD , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 12 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 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,743
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
9 Jun 2006
£157,500
Leasehold
+79 %
13 Dec 2001
£88,000
Leasehold
+49.2 %
15 Oct 1998
£59,000
Leasehold
+34.1 %
17 Jul 1996
£44,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 3 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2017
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 882 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 23 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 40 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 2HD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jun 2006. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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