42 Scarletts Road, Colchester, CO1 2HA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £327,822 , which equates to approximately £350 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2009 for £174,995. Since then, the value has increased by £152,827, representing a 87.3% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £327,822 is:

  • 9.6% higher than the average property price on Scarletts Road
  • 30.6% higher than the average in the CO1 2HA postcode area
  • and 1.8% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 16 August 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£327,822
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£350
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Scarletts Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Aug 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 13 Jul 2022, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 47.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2HA

12 th / 37
Price Rank
31% higher than average
11 th / 32
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
10 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2HA , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 32 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 11th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£327,822
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
21 Dec 2009
£174,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2017
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2014
rooms: 6
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 42 Scarletts Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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