52 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 592 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 £104,581 , which equates to approximately £177 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Dec 2015 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,581, representing a 23.0% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £104,581 is:

  • 19.4% lower than the average property price on The Dell
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the CO1 2YH postcode area
  • and 67.5% 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 3 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£104,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£177
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

52 The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Oct 2015.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Dec 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2YH

12 th / 57
Price Rank
9% lower than average
5 th / 49
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
31 st / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2YH , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 49 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£104,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
14 Dec 2015
£85,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
30 Aug 2001
£59,500
Leasehold
+25.3 %
17 Jan 2000
£47,500
Leasehold
+26.7 %
28 Jun 1996
£37,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2023
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 52 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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