6 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 753 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 £295,758 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Sep 2023 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,758, representing a 2.0% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £295,758 is:

  • 1.0% lower than the average property price on Smythies Avenue
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the CO1 2UR postcode area
  • and 8.1% 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 22 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£295,758
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Feb 2023.

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 8 Jun 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 35.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO1 2UR

12 th / 15
Price Rank
8% lower than average
10 th / 13
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
5 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 2UR , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£295,758
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
22 Sep 2023
£290,000
Leasehold
+88 %
28 Sep 2012
£154,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 740 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2011
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2001
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 1 Oct 1999

Data Sources

The property at 6 Smythies Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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