53 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BY is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,087 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 £281,221 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2013 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,221, representing a 75.8% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,221 is:

  • 34.6% lower than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 24.5% lower than the average in the CO3 9BY postcode area
  • and 15.5% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 14 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,221
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2025.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Feb 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 69%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9BY

16 th / 16
Price Rank
24% lower than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9BY , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,221
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
2 Aug 2013
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £283,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2013
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 53 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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