53 London Road, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1LG is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,540 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £909,865 , which equates to approximately £358 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Nov 2019 for £775,000. Since then, the value has increased by £134,865, representing a 17.4% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £909,865 is:

  • 116.5% higher than the average property price on London Road
  • 81.8% higher than the average in the CO6 1LG postcode area
  • and 182.6% 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 8 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2540 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£909,865
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£358
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 London Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1LG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 2019.

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 13 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO6 1LG

6 th / 27
Price Rank
82% higher than average
4 th / 20
Size Rank
89% bigger than average
13 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO6 1LG , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£909,865
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
13 Nov 2019
£775,000
Leasehold
+72.2 %
22 Dec 2010
£450,000
Leasehold
+206.1 %
12 Dec 1996
£147,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 2670 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2018
rooms: 9
size: 2348 sq ft
sale price: £725,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2009
rooms: 9
size: 2304 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2009
rooms: 9
size: 2540 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 19 May 2006
rooms: 9
size: 2756 sq ft
sale price: £353,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2003

Data Sources

The property at 53 London Road, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1LG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Nov 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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