6 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 463 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 £182,806 , which equates to approximately £395 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 May 2013 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,806, representing a 74.1% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,806 is:

  • 18.8% lower than the average property price on Grassmere
  • 14.9% lower than the average in the CO4 9UG postcode area
  • and 43.2% 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 25 November 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£182,806
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£395
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

6 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9UG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Nov 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, 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
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9UG

11 th / 13
Price Rank
15% lower than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9UG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,806
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
7 May 2013
£105,000
Leasehold
+1.9 %
6 May 2005
£103,000
Leasehold
+19.8 %
15 Jul 2003
£85,995
Leasehold
+142.2 %
16 Jul 1997
£35,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

5 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2018
10 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG
rooms: 2
size: 426 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2014
13 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £95,500
sale date: 3 Sep 2010
1 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £117,500
sale date: 13 Jun 2008
11 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2007

Data Sources

The property at 6 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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