51 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £72,997 , which equates to approximately £147 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2022 for £77,500. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,503, representing a 5.8% decrease, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £72,997 is:

  • 43.8% lower than the average property price on The Dell
  • 36.2% lower than the average in the CO1 2YH postcode area
  • and 77.3% 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 16 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£72,997
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£147
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

51 The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO1 2YH

33 rd / 57
Price Rank
36% lower than average
30 th / 49
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
26 th / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2YH , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 49 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 30th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£72,997
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-6 %
7 Jul 2022
£77,500
Leasehold
-8.8 %
22 Dec 2014
£85,000
Leasehold
+71.7 %
23 Jun 2000
£49,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 51 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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