Flat 4, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8XB is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 549 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 £313,417 , which equates to approximately £571 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 1997 for £67,500. Since then, the value has increased by £245,917, representing a 364.3% increase, or approximately 12.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £313,417 is:

  • 17.5% lower than the average property price on Victoria Esplanade
  • 12.0% higher than the average in the CO5 8XB postcode area
  • and 2.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£313,417
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£571
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8XB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric storage 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 10 Oct 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
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

7 th / 20
Price Rank
12% higher than average
14 th / 16
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
3 rd / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8XB , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 16 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 14th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£313,417
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+364 %
30 Apr 1997
£67,500
Leasehold
+27.4 %
4 Apr 1995
£53,000
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: 481 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 18 May 2016
rooms: 3
size: 629 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2015
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, Orchid Field Court Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8XB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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