45 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,483 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2011 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,483, representing a 51.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,483 is:

  • 39.5% lower than the average property price on Apprentice Drive
  • 43.4% lower than the average in the CO4 5SE postcode area
  • and 45.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£174,483
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

45 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5SE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Dec 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Dec 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.10 w/m?k to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.22 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% 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, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
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 CO4 5SE

87 th / 91
Price Rank
43% lower than average
81 st / 89
Size Rank
36% smaller than average
65 th / 89
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5SE , this flat's estimated value ranks 87th out of 91. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 65th out of 89 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 81th out of 89 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,483
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
25 Jul 2011
£115,000
Leasehold
-0.9 %
28 Jan 2011
£116,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 45 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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