5 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 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 £247,373 , which equates to approximately £396 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2015 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £82,373, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,373 is:

  • 47.2% higher than the average property price on James Close
  • 41.7% higher than the average in the CO7 9EY postcode area
  • and 23.2% 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 5 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 9EY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,373
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£396
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2014.

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 16 Dec 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9EY

3 rd / 19
Price Rank
42% higher than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
2 nd / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9EY , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 17 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 2nd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,373
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
30 Apr 2015
£165,000
Leasehold
+7.5 %
15 Apr 2011
£153,500
Leasehold
+130.8 %
2 Dec 1999
£66,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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