42 Victoria Chase, Colchester, CO1 1WN is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £161,431 , which equates to approximately £273 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 2010 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,431, representing a 53.7% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,431 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Victoria Chase
  • 4.7% higher than the average in the CO1 1WN postcode area
  • and 49.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£161,431
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£273
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Victoria Chase, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1WN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2024.

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 9 Feb 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 1WN

15 th / 42
Price Rank
5% higher than average
3 rd / 37
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
35 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1WN , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 37 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 3rd out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£161,431
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
19 Aug 2010
£105,000
Leasehold
+45.8 %
7 Sep 2001
£72,000
Leasehold
+100 %
12 Apr 1996
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2019
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Victoria Chase, Colchester, CO1 1WN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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