Flat 4, Brook Lodge, 28 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3QD is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. 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 £232,417 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 May 2014 for £164,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,417, representing a 41.7% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,417 is:

  • 62.2% lower than the average property price on Lexden Road
  • 35.6% lower than the average in the CO3 3QD postcode area
  • and 27.8% lower 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 22 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£232,417
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, Brook Lodge, 28 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Aug 2014.

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 27 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 3QD

7 th / 10
Price Rank
36% lower than average
3 rd / 7
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 3QD , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 3rd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,417
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
9 May 2014
£164,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 599 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2016
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2013
rooms: 3
size: 572 sq ft
sale price: £146,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, Brook Lodge, 28 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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