53 Vanessa Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,249 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 £303,365 , which equates to approximately £243 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Feb 2024 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,365, representing a 4.6% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £303,365 is:

  • 7.4% higher than the average property price on Vanessa Drive
  • 11.5% lower than the average in the CO7 9PB postcode area
  • and 5.8% 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 20 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 9PB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£303,365
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£243
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Vanessa Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jul 2023.

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 27 May 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 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 cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9PB

14 th / 19
Price Rank
12% lower than average
5 th / 17
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9PB , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 5th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£303,365
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
2 Feb 2024
£290,000
Leasehold
+52.6 %
22 Aug 2007
£190,000
Leasehold
+26.7 %
7 Aug 2006
£150,000
Leasehold
+163.2 %
21 Feb 1995
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £254,950
sale date: 17 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 Vanessa Drive, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9PB appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Feb 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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