9 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £275,044 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Feb 2021 for £237,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,044, representing a 16.1% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £275,044 is:

  • 19.7% lower than the average property price on Westwood Drive
  • 20.8% lower than the average in the CO5 8PH postcode area
  • and 14.6% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (6 out of 6 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 14 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£275,044
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

9 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Feb 2015.

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 3 Jul 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8PH

19 th / 29
Price Rank
21% lower than average
8 th / 21
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
11 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8PH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£275,044
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
2 Feb 2021
£237,000
Leasehold
+23.4 %
28 Jan 2014
£192,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
8 Jun 2005
£155,000
Leasehold
+142.2 %
30 Jul 1998
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 842 sq ft
sale price: £239,995
sale date: 10 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 9 Westwood Drive, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Feb 2021. It also has six Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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