79 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,343 , which equates to approximately £361 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2002 for £84,500. Since then, the value has increased by £78,843, representing a 93.3% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,343 is:

  • 4.8% lower than the average property price on Claremont Heights
  • 3.2% higher than the average in the CO1 1ZX postcode area
  • and 49.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

View sold house prices in CO1 1ZX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£163,343
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£361
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

79 Claremont Heights, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1ZX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Jul 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO1 1ZX

3 rd / 58
Price Rank
3% higher than average
38 th / 57
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
6 th / 57
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO1 1ZX , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 58. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 57 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 38th out of 57 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,343
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
11 Nov 2002
£84,500
Leasehold
+32 %
16 Jul 2001
£63,995
Leasehold
+42.2 %
6 Mar 1997
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 12 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £113,500
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 79 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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