6 West Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9DE is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 527 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 £153,437 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Dec 2015 for £111,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,437, representing a 38.2% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £153,437 is:

  • 64.8% lower than the average property price on West Street
  • 67.5% lower than the average in the CO7 9DE postcode area
  • and 53.9% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

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

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£153,437
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

6 West Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Dec 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Oct 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 128.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9DE

10 th / 10
Price Rank
67% lower than average
7 th / 7
Size Rank
54% smaller than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9DE , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 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 7th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£153,437
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
22 Dec 2015
£111,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £235,500
sale date: 11 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 6 West Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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