5 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RL is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 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 £162,533 , which equates to approximately £377 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Oct 2023 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,533, representing a 2.9% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,533 is:

  • 40.3% lower than the average property price on Derwent Road
  • 37.4% lower than the average in the CO4 9RL postcode area
  • and 49.5% 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 17 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£162,533
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£377
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2025.

This property uses electric storage 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 Sep 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9RL

43 rd / 45
Price Rank
37% lower than average
35 th / 36
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
28 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9RL , this house's estimated value ranks 43th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 36 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 35th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,533
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
20 Oct 2023
£158,000
Leasehold
+313.1 %
14 May 1999
£38,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £43,500
sale date: 10 Mar 2000
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 460 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Oct 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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