74, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TY is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 409 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £132,938 , which equates to approximately £325 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Feb 2004 for £81,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,938, representing a 64.1% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £132,938 is:

  • 29.5% lower than the average property price on Bignell Croft
  • 29.4% lower than the average in the CO4 9TY postcode area
  • and 58.7% 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 3 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
409 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£132,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£325
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

74, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Nov 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO4 9TY

34 th / 38
Price Rank
29% lower than average
21 st / 24
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
21 st / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TY , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 24 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 21th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£132,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
27 Feb 2004
£81,000
Leasehold
+102.5 %
1 Nov 2000
£40,000
Leasehold
+29 %
21 Jun 1999
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2016
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2015
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £99,999
sale date: 4 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 74, Grantchester Court Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Feb 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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