50 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £316,352 , which equates to approximately £323 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Sep 2022 for £317,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £648, representing a 0.2% decrease, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,352 is:

  • 18.6% higher than the average property price on Defoe Crescent
  • 15.2% higher than the average in the CO4 5LG postcode area
  • and 1.7% 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 10 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£316,352
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£323
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

50 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2014.

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 6 Feb 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO4 5LG

6 th / 28
Price Rank
15% higher than average
5 th / 23
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
14 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5LG , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,352
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
6 Sep 2022
£317,000
Leasehold
+159.8 %
6 Dec 2002
£122,000
Leasehold
+171.1 %
31 Jan 1995
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 1 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £41,000
sale date: 2 Jun 1995
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2023

Data Sources

The property at 50 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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