Flat 21, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8XB is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £244,673 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Apr 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,673, representing a 43.9% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £244,673 is:

  • 35.6% lower than the average property price on Victoria Esplanade
  • 12.6% lower than the average in the CO5 8XB postcode area
  • and 24.0% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£244,673
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 21, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 2023.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Feb 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8XB

20 th / 20
Price Rank
13% lower than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8XB , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£244,673
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
4 Apr 2014
£170,000
Leasehold
0 %
21 Sep 2006
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2025
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 21, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8XB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Apr 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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