40 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TY is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 807 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 £282,185 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2010 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,185, representing a 78.6% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,185 is:

  • 4.4% higher than the average property price on Porters Close
  • 0.5% higher than the average in the CO3 9TY postcode area
  • and 12.4% 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 17 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,185
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2020.

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 19 Aug 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO3 9TY

9 th / 17
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9TY , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£282,185
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
30 Jul 2010
£158,000
Leasehold
+300 %
17 Apr 1997
£39,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £265,500
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 7 May 2020
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 40 Porters Close, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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