78 Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3DA is a freehold other property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £199,980 , which equates to approximately £163 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2023 for £220,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £20,020, representing a 9.1% decrease, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £199,980 is:

  • 27.0% lower than the average property price on Butt Road
  • 1.6% lower than the average in the CO3 3DA postcode area
  • and 38.0% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 4 inspections). 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 30 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£199,980
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£163
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2026.

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 May 2025, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 164%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO3 3DA

11 th / 20
Price Rank
2% lower than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
111% bigger than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
53% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£199,980
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-9 %
24 Jan 2023
£220,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 78 Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3DA appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2023. It also has six Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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