48 Highfield Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DR is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,476 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £530,772 , which equates to approximately £214 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2015 for £340,000. Since then, the value has increased by £190,772, representing a 56.1% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £530,772 is:

  • 77.1% higher than the average property price on Highfield Avenue
  • 58.5% higher than the average in the CO12 4DR postcode area
  • and 119.2% higher than the average price for Harwich 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 27 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2476 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£530,772
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£214
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

48 Highfield Avenue, Harwich, Tendring, Essex, CO12 4DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jun 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 property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Nov 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to CO12 4DR

1 st / 10
Price Rank
59% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
109% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO12 4DR , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£530,772
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
6 Jul 2015
£340,000
Leasehold
+91 %
27 Nov 2000
£178,000
Leasehold
+17.9 %
11 Aug 1999
£151,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £59,995
sale date: 21 Jun 1995

Data Sources

The property at 48 Highfield Avenue, Harwich, CO12 4DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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