5 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £590,009 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Jul 2012 for £337,500. Since then, the value has increased by £252,509, representing a 74.8% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £590,009 is:

  • 13.4% lower than the average property price on Orpen Close
  • 10.6% lower than the average in the CO6 3BG postcode area
  • and 83.3% higher 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 25 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£590,009
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 May 2017.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Dec 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.3%.

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.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Sale History

Today
£590,009
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
20 Jul 2012
£337,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

6 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BG
rooms: 8
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2022
1 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BG
rooms: 8
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £597,550
sale date: 5 Aug 2022
8 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BG
rooms: 7
size: 1636 sq ft
sale price: £587,500
sale date: 11 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Orpen Close, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Jul 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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