42 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £103,234 , which equates to approximately £204 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2015 for £79,995. Since then, the value has increased by £23,239, representing a 29.1% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £103,234 is:

  • 20.5% lower than the average property price on The Dell
  • 9.8% lower than the average in the CO1 2YH postcode area
  • and 67.9% 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 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 15 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£103,234
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£204
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jul 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Dec 2014, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 75.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO1 2YH

49 th / 57
Price Rank
10% lower than average
23 rd / 49
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
42 nd / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2YH , this flat's estimated value ranks 49th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 42th out of 49 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 23th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£103,234
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
29 Jul 2015
£79,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 42 The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2YH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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