7 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 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 £192,585 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Dec 2017 for £162,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,585, representing a 18.9% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,585 is:

  • 19.6% higher than the average property price on Hanbury Gardens
  • 28.5% lower than the average in the CO4 9TR postcode area
  • and 40.2% 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 2 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£192,585
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 2025.

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 28 May 2013. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from no system present: electric heaters assumed to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
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
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to CO4 9TR

14 th / 15
Price Rank
28% lower than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TR , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£192,585
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
15 Dec 2017
£162,000
Leasehold
+19.6 %
14 Dec 2007
£135,500
Leasehold
+12.9 %
30 Jun 2006
£119,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2020
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at 7 Hanbury Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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