5, Orchard Court Sussex Road, Colchester, CO3 3QY is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,318 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2023 for £245,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,682, representing a 1.9% decrease, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,318 is:

  • 21.5% lower than the average property price on Sussex Road
  • 26.7% higher than the average in the CO3 3QY postcode area
  • and 25.4% 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 19 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£240,318
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5, Orchard Court Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jul 2022.

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 14 May 2010. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from average to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO3 3QY

2 nd / 14
Price Rank
27% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 3QY , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,318
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
21 Dec 2023
£245,000
Leasehold
+81.5 %
27 Sep 2010
£135,000
Leasehold
+82.4 %
26 Feb 2001
£74,000
Leasehold
+34.5 %
30 Oct 1998
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 10 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2019
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £56,750
sale date: 18 Sep 2014
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2000
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £54,995
sale date: 25 Jun 1999

Data Sources

The property at 5, Orchard Court Sussex Road, Colchester, CO3 3QY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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