6 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RU is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £196,200 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2001 for £59,995. Since then, the value has increased by £136,205, representing a 227.0% increase, or approximately 9.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,200 is:

  • 28.0% lower than the average property price on Derwent Road
  • 24.5% lower than the average in the CO4 9RU postcode area
  • and 39.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£196,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

6 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2024.

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 5 Nov 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9RU

58 th / 61
Price Rank
24% lower than average
38 th / 47
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
41 st / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9RU , this house's estimated value ranks 58th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th out of 47 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 38th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+227 %
7 Dec 2001
£59,995
Leasehold
0 %
5 Oct 2001
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 460 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 6 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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