5 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 527 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 £213,138 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Mar 2010 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,138, representing a 77.6% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £213,138 is:

  • 5.3% lower than the average property price on Port Lane
  • 7.5% higher than the average in the CO1 2JF postcode area
  • and 33.8% 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 8 April 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO1 2JF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£213,138
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Apr 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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Aug 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4%.

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, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2JF

8 th / 28
Price Rank
8% higher than average
22 nd / 27
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
2 nd / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2JF , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 27 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 22th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£213,138
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
8 Mar 2010
£120,000
Leasehold
+5.1 %
19 Aug 2005
£114,200
Leasehold
+50.3 %
10 May 2002
£76,000
Leasehold
+32.2 %
4 Dec 2000
£57,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 2 Oct 2013
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 7 May 2008
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2024

Data Sources

The property at 5 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Mar 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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