8 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 506 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 £195,764 , which equates to approximately £387 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Mar 2019 for £161,500. Since then, the value has increased by £34,264, representing a 21.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £195,764 is:

  • 2.9% lower than the average property price on Tara Close
  • 2.8% lower than the average in the CO4 3DP postcode area
  • and 39.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 15 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO4 3DP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£195,764
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£387
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Tara Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3DP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2018.

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 28 Feb 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO4 3DP

9 th / 10
Price Rank
3% lower than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£195,764
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
25 Mar 2019
£161,500
Freehold
+40.4 %
28 Oct 2013
£115,000
Freehold
+4.5 %
15 Mar 2012
£110,000
Freehold
+134 %
3 Aug 1999
£47,000
Freehold
+30.6 %
16 Jan 1996
£36,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Medium flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has medium flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth Low
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Medium
  • 0.3m depth Medium
  • 0.6m depth Low
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 1 Dec 2025
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £121,750
sale date: 8 Mar 2013
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £105,500
sale date: 2 Sep 2005

Data Sources

The property at 8 Tara Close, Colchester, CO4 3DP appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Mar 2019. It also has four Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2018. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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