59 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 786 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 £265,378 , which equates to approximately £338 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Mar 2023 for £270,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,622, representing a 1.7% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,378 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Defoe Crescent
  • 1.3% higher than the average in the CO4 5LQ postcode area
  • and 17.6% 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 29 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,378
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£338
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Mar 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 5LQ

21 st / 37
Price Rank
1% higher than average
15 th / 26
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
10 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,378
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
29 Mar 2023
£270,000
Leasehold
+92.9 %
8 Aug 2007
£140,000
Leasehold
+154.5 %
3 Aug 1999
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2021
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £215,995
sale date: 10 Jul 2015
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2012
rooms: 4
size: 784 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 59 Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Mar 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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