7 Planton Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 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 £247,586 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2024 for £236,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,586, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £247,586 is:

  • 10.4% lower than the average property price on Planton Way
  • 10.0% lower than the average in the CO7 0LB postcode area
  • and 23.1% 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 19 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£247,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Planton Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 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 1 Aug 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO7 0LB

24 th / 28
Price Rank
10% lower than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0LB , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£247,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
3 May 2024
£236,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £377,500
sale date: 20 Dec 2021
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at 7 Planton Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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