8 Septimus Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9ET is a freehold terraced property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £476,835 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2003 for £199,995. Since then, the value has increased by £276,840, representing a 138.4% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £476,835 is:

  • 9.8% higher than the average property price on Septimus Drive
  • 6.6% higher than the average in the CO4 9ET postcode area
  • and 48.1% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO4 9ET

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£476,835
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Septimus Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% 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, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9ET

11 th / 19
Price Rank
7% higher than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9ET , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£476,835
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+138 %
27 Jun 2003
£199,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £199,995
sale date: 27 Jun 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 10 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £268,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1142 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 18 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8 Septimus Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ET appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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