83 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £398,616 , which equates to approximately £398 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2014 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £148,616, representing a 59.4% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,616 is:

  • 12.1% lower than the average property price on Layer Road
  • 3.5% higher than the average in the CO2 7JP postcode area
  • and 19.8% higher 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 5 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£398,616
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£398
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

83 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2014.

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 25 Aug 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 7JP

5 th / 10
Price Rank
3% higher than average
5 th / 7
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
3 rd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 7JP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 7 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,616
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
29 Aug 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+13.1 %
28 Jun 2012
£221,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
11 Dec 2009
£192,000
Leasehold
+13.6 %
5 Dec 2005
£169,000
Leasehold
+20.7 %
19 Sep 2003
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £346,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £189,995
sale date: 25 Mar 2015
rooms: 5
size: 860 sq ft
sale price: £195,250
sale date: 21 May 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £226,500
sale date: 12 Dec 2012
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 83 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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