8 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9JQ is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,141 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 £410,073 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2012 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £175,073, representing a 74.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £410,073 is:

  • 31.0% higher than the average property price on Richard Avenue
  • 41.5% higher than the average in the CO7 9JQ postcode area
  • and 27.4% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 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 11 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£410,073
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9JQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 May 2022.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9JQ

4 th / 31
Price Rank
42% higher than average
3 rd / 25
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9JQ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 3rd out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£410,073
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
7 Sep 2012
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1298 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2016
rooms: 7
size: 989 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Richard Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9JQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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