49, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 538 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 £158,171 , which equates to approximately £294 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jun 2025 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £171, representing a 0.1% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,171 is:

  • 16.1% lower than the average property price on Bignell Croft
  • 15.5% lower than the average in the CO4 9TX postcode area
  • and 50.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 1 November 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£158,171
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£294
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

49, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2024.

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 11 Oct 2024, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

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 energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very 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 9TX

16 th / 31
Price Rank
16% lower than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TX , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,171
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
9 Jun 2025
£158,000
Leasehold
+35 %
15 Jul 2014
£117,000
Leasehold
+4.5 %
22 Jun 2007
£112,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
15 Feb 2006
£103,000
Leasehold
+41.1 %
26 Jun 2002
£72,995
Leasehold
+24.8 %
24 Jul 2001
£58,500
Leasehold
+36.4 %
12 Apr 2000
£42,900
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £99,500
sale date: 6 Sep 2004
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 7 Aug 1998
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £34,250
sale date: 31 Mar 1995
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £99,999
sale date: 4 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 49, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jun 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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