70 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £381,168 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Aug 2022 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,168, representing a 0.3% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £381,168 is:

  • 15.9% lower than the average property price on Layer Road
  • 2.2% higher than the average in the CO2 7JN postcode area
  • and 14.6% higher 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 May 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£381,168
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7JN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 May 2022.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Sep 2020, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 7JN

10 th / 20
Price Rank
2% higher than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 7JN , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£381,168
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
11 Aug 2022
£380,000
Leasehold
+58.3 %
19 Feb 2021
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2014
rooms: 5
size: 928 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2004
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2013
rooms: 5
size: 860 sq ft
sale price: £195,250
sale date: 21 May 2013

Data Sources

The property at 70 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Aug 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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