8 Prior Way, Colchester, CO4 5DG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 549 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 £298,089 , which equates to approximately £543 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2020 for £248,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,089, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,089 is:

  • 2.8% lower than the average property price on Prior Way
  • 2.0% higher than the average in the CO4 5DG postcode area
  • and 7.4% 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 29 April 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£298,089
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£543
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Prior Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Apr 2020.

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 Aug 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 5DG

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
2% higher than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5DG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,089
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
24 Jan 2020
£248,000
Leasehold
+25.6 %
14 Aug 2015
£197,500
Leasehold
+23.4 %
26 Aug 2009
£160,000
Leasehold
+133.6 %
29 May 1998
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2017
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 8 Prior Way, Colchester, CO4 5DG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Apr 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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