Flat 2, Westcott House, 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9AF is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £171,616 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2017 for £157,500. Since then, the value has increased by £14,116, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £171,616 is:

  • 62.0% lower than the average property price on High Street
  • 38.8% lower than the average in the CO7 9AF postcode area
  • and 46.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 December 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£171,616
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, Westcott House, 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2021.

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 24 Dec 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with internal insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9AF

18 th / 23
Price Rank
39% lower than average
8 th / 13
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 13 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 8th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£171,616
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
31 Mar 2017
£157,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 513 sq ft
sale price: £161,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2017
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2017
rooms: 2
size: 632 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2016
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £148,500
sale date: 1 May 2015
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, Westcott House, 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9AF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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