70 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BT is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,356 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £515,106 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Apr 2017 for £428,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,106, representing a 20.4% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £515,106 is:

  • 20.6% higher than the average property price on Straight Road
  • 37.7% higher than the average in the CO3 9BT postcode area
  • and 60.0% 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 8 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1356 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£515,106
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 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 11 Jul 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9BT

5 th / 20
Price Rank
38% higher than average
5 th / 16
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
5 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9BT , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 16 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 5th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£515,106
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
26 Apr 2017
£428,000
Leasehold
+242.4 %
5 Feb 1999
£124,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1323 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £582,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 17 May 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 70 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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