57 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1US is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. 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 £273,332 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Aug 2017 for £229,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,332, representing a 19.4% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,332 is:

  • 14.7% lower than the average property price on Cowdray Avenue
  • 19.6% lower than the average in the CO1 1US postcode area
  • and 15.1% 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 2 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,332
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

57 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 May 2017.

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 13 Jan 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO1 1US

20 th / 25
Price Rank
20% lower than average
15 th / 19
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
10 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1US , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,332
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
18 Aug 2017
£229,000
Leasehold
+52.7 %
24 Jun 2011
£150,000
Leasehold
+3.5 %
8 Apr 2005
£144,950
Leasehold
+113.2 %
19 Jan 2001
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £226,500
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £211,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 57 Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1US appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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