56 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, CO4 5ZG is a freehold terraced property built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £284,010 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Nov 2018 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,010, representing a 18.3% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £284,010 is:

  • 18.8% higher than the average property price on Mortimer Gardens
  • 25.7% higher than the average in the CO4 5ZG postcode area
  • and 11.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£284,010
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 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 14 Jul 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.1%.

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 energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 5ZG

15 th / 56
Price Rank
26% higher than average
17 th / 52
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
4 th / 52
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5ZG , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 52 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 52 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£284,010
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
28 Nov 2018
£240,000
Leasehold
+4.3 %
21 Dec 2015
£230,000
Leasehold
+15 %
31 Jan 2008
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 56 Mortimer Gardens, Colchester, CO4 5ZG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Nov 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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