8 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RU is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,076 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,076, representing a 15.2% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,076 is:

  • 33.2% lower than the average property price on Derwent Road
  • 29.9% lower than the average in the CO4 9RU postcode area
  • and 43.4% 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 1 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£182,076
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Sep 2015.

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 13 Aug 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9RU

52 nd / 61
Price Rank
30% lower than average
42 nd / 47
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
15 th / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9RU , this house's estimated value ranks 52th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 47 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 42th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£182,076
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
16 Apr 2021
£158,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
15 Dec 2015
£150,000
Leasehold
+20 %
28 Sep 2007
£125,000
Leasehold
+45.3 %
4 Sep 2002
£86,000
Leasehold
+63.8 %
22 Dec 1999
£52,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 460 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 524 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 8 Derwent Road, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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