Dormers Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8AH is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 3,853 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £880,948 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2009 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £430,948, representing a 95.8% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £880,948 is:

  • 95.8% higher than the average property price on Wivenhoe Road
  • 56.1% higher than the average in the CO7 8AH postcode area
  • and 173.6% 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 2 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 8AH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
3853 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£880,948
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Dormers Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Apr 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 175 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 175 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 8AH

3 rd / 20
Price Rank
56% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
101% bigger than average
10 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 8AH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 11 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 1st out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£880,948
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+96 %
29 Jun 2009
£450,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1967 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2002
rooms: 7
size: 2239 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £417,500
sale date: 30 Oct 2024
rooms: 10
size: 2637 sq ft
sale price: £610,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2017

Data Sources

The property at Dormers Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8AH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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