9 Riddles Drive, Colchester, CO4 5WA is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 861 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 £392,956 , which equates to approximately £456 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2015 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £102,956, representing a 35.5% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £392,956 is:

  • 10.0% higher than the average property price on Riddles Drive
  • 17.9% higher than the average in the CO4 5WA postcode area
  • and 22.1% 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 12 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£392,956
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£456
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

9 Riddles Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5WA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Sep 2025.

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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Sep 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.2%.

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 fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 5WA

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
18% higher than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5WA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£392,956
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
21 Dec 2015
£290,000
Leasehold
+55.1 %
22 Jul 2005
£187,000
Leasehold
+36.5 %
30 Apr 2004
£137,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
29 Sep 2000
£116,500
Leasehold
+27.3 %
30 Jun 1998
£91,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 14 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2009

Data Sources

The property at 9 Riddles Drive, Colchester, CO4 5WA appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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