5 Lenz Close, Colchester, CO1 2FP is a freehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £192,288 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2021 for £198,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £5,712, representing a 2.9% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,288 is:

  • 33.5% lower than the average property price on Lenz Close
  • 32.0% lower than the average in the CO1 2FP postcode area
  • and 40.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO1 2FP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Maisonette
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£192,288
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Lenz Close, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2FP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2021.

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 30 Mar 2021. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2FP

48 th / 54
Price Rank
32% lower than average
52 nd / 53
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
24 th / 53
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£192,288
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
11 Nov 2021
£198,000
Freehold
+41.4 %
25 Feb 2011
£140,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2013
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £118,746
sale date: 30 Apr 2012
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2012

Data Sources

The property at 5 Lenz Close, Colchester, CO1 2FP appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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