Choats Wood Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TR is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,292 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 £626,345 , which equates to approximately £485 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Apr 2022 for £610,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,345, representing a 2.7% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £626,345 is:

  • 12.3% higher than the average property price on Wood Lane
  • 12.2% higher than the average in the CO3 9TR postcode area
  • and 94.5% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 6 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£626,345
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£485
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Choats Wood Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9TR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Nov 2020.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump with warm air heating. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Mar 2017, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 33.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, warm air, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to 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.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, warm air, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 9TR

7 th / 20
Price Rank
12% higher than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 9TR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£626,345
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
19 Apr 2022
£610,000
Leasehold
+82.1 %
26 Aug 2016
£335,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at Choats Wood Lane, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Apr 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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