53 Birch Avenue, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LR is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,195 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 £410,068 , which equates to approximately £343 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2024 for £405,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,068, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £410,068 is:

  • 27.1% higher than the average property price on Birch Avenue
  • 21.7% higher than the average in the CO7 8LR postcode area
  • and 27.4% 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 26 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£410,068
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£343
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Birch Avenue, Great Bentley, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8LR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Apr 2024.

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, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Sep 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 8LR

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
22% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
5 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 8LR , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£410,068
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
12 Dec 2024
£405,000
Leasehold
+72.3 %
22 Dec 2010
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £322,500
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £540,750
sale date: 18 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 53 Birch Avenue, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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