44 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £77,801 , which equates to approximately £172 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2025 for £84,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,199, representing a 7.4% decrease, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £77,801 is:

  • 42.9% lower than the average property price on Springfields
  • 47.9% lower than the average in the CO7 0LU postcode area
  • and 75.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 6 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 0LU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£77,801
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£172
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

44 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Mar 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 0LU

34 th / 44
Price Rank
48% lower than average
27 th / 38
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
23 rd / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£77,801
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-7 %
24 Jan 2025
£84,000
Leasehold
+29.2 %
9 Jan 2020
£65,000
Leasehold
+16.1 %
11 Jun 2004
£56,000
Leasehold
+124 %
28 Aug 1998
£25,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £70,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £87,500
sale date: 7 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 20 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 44 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LU appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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