59 Queensland Drive, Colchester, CO2 8UF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,023 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £284,854 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2015 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £94,854, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £284,854 is:

  • 5.7% higher than the average property price on Queensland Drive
  • 4.9% lower than the average in the CO2 8UF postcode area
  • and 11.5% 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 18 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£284,854
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

59 Queensland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8UF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2015.

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 24 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
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
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CO2 8UF

12 th / 16
Price Rank
5% lower than average
9 th / 14
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8UF , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 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 9th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£284,854
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
16 Apr 2015
£190,000
Leasehold
+31 %
21 Oct 2013
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £332,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 59 Queensland Drive, Colchester, CO2 8UF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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