55 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 506 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 £102,913 , which equates to approximately £203 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2013 for £69,500. Since then, the value has increased by £33,413, representing a 48.1% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £102,913 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on The Dell
  • 10.0% lower than the average in the CO1 2YH postcode area
  • and 68.0% 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 12 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£102,913
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£203
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

55 The Dell, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2YH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2024.

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 15 Feb 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 80.

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 windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO1 2YH

29 th / 57
Price Rank
10% lower than average
19 th / 49
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
28 th / 49
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2YH , this flat's estimated value ranks 29th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 49 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 49 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£102,913
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
18 Dec 2013
£69,500
Leasehold
-28.4 %
27 Jul 2007
£97,000
Leasehold
+55.2 %
30 Aug 2002
£62,500
Leasehold
+52.4 %
25 Jun 1999
£41,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at 55 The Dell, Colchester, CO1 2YH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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