51 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ is a freehold other property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 818 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 £261,652 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2021 for £265,050. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,398, representing a 1.3% decrease, or approximately 0.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,652 is:

  • 1.9% lower than the average property price on Defoe Crescent
  • 0.1% lower than the average in the CO4 5LQ postcode area
  • and 18.7% 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 4 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,652
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2013.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jun 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • 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 windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO4 5LQ

17 th / 37
Price Rank
0% same as average
11 th / 26
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
11 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,652
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
10 Nov 2021
£265,050
Leasehold
+17.8 %
31 Jul 2017
£225,000
Leasehold
+80 %
16 Oct 2009
£125,000
Leasehold
+19 %
2 Apr 2004
£105,000
Leasehold
+57.9 %
20 Jul 2001
£66,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

49 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2001
47 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2023
55 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £200,550
sale date: 27 Sep 2019
59 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2023
61 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
rooms: 5
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £179,995
sale date: 20 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 51 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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