5 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8ER is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,345 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £442,871 , which equates to approximately £329 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Nov 2017 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,871, representing a 16.5% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £442,871 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Suffolk Avenue
  • 0.2% lower than the average in the CO5 8ER postcode area
  • and 37.6% higher 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 7 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1345 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£442,871
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£329
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Apr 2025.

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 Jan 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), insulated to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8ER

11 th / 28
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 21
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
15 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8ER , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 21 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 8th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£442,871
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
17 Nov 2017
£380,000
Leasehold
+37.9 %
20 Jan 2012
£275,500
Leasehold
-0.5 %
4 May 2007
£277,000
Leasehold
+413 %
26 Jun 1998
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Suffolk Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8ER appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Nov 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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