5 Brookside Close, Colchester, CO2 7LZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,335 , which equates to approximately £435 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Sep 2023 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,335, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,335 is:

  • 3.8% lower than the average property price on Brookside Close
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the CO2 7LZ postcode area
  • and 22.9% 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 27 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£248,335
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£435
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Brookside Close, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2023.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Oct 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 7LZ

21 st / 32
Price Rank
2% lower than average
20 th / 25
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
2 nd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 7LZ , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 25 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,335
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
12 Sep 2023
£245,000
Leasehold
+99.2 %
30 Jan 2004
£123,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £173,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £58,500
sale date: 5 Nov 1999

Data Sources

The property at 5 Brookside Close, Colchester, CO2 7LZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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