42 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0BE is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 861 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 £223,059 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2015 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,059, representing a 53.8% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £223,059 is:

  • 1.8% lower than the average property price on Sydney Street
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the CO7 0BE postcode area
  • and 30.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£223,059
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Oct 2025.

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 24 May 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

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 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 energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CO7 0BE

27 th / 43
Price Rank
3% lower than average
17 th / 33
Size Rank
0% same size than average
28 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0BE , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 33 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 17th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£223,059
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
8 Oct 2015
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £191,500
sale date: 1 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £214,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £131,500
sale date: 6 Jan 2014
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2009

Data Sources

The property at 42 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0BE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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