5 Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £232,128 , which equates to approximately £342 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2024 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,128, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,128 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Sheepen Place
  • 4.9% higher than the average in the CO3 3LD postcode area
  • and 28.0% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 1 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,128
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£342
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Sheepen Place, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 May 2024.

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 29 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 3LD

6 th / 11
Price Rank
5% higher than average
3 rd / 9
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Sale History

Today
£232,128
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
31 Jul 2024
£225,000
Freehold
+36.4 %
19 Sep 2014
£165,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Medium flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Medium flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Medium

* 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 medium 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 medium 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 Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2020
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2018
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £213,400
sale date: 13 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Sheepen Place, Colchester, CO3 3LD appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 1 May 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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