5 Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £314,873 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2012 for £176,500. Since then, the value has increased by £138,373, representing a 78.4% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £314,873 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Cottage Drive
  • 1.2% higher than the average in the CO2 8DE postcode area
  • and 2.2% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO2 8DE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£314,873
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Cottage Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Sep 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 windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Dec 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO2 8DE

12 th / 20
Price Rank
1% higher than average
13 th / 16
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
2 nd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8DE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 16 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 13th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£314,873
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
9 Mar 2012
£176,500
Leasehold
+16.1 %
16 Oct 2009
£152,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 5 Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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