Heath Cottage The Heath, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BU is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,087 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £689,368 , which equates to approximately £634 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2011 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £309,368, representing a 81.4% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £689,368 is:

  • 7.2% lower than the average property price on The Heath
  • 11.6% lower than the average in the CO7 6BU postcode area
  • and 114.1% 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 25 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1087 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£689,368
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£634
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Heath Cottage The Heath, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Oct 2024.

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 mostly secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to mostly secondary glazing.
  • 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly secondary glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 6BU

7 th / 11
Price Rank
12% lower than average
7 th / 9
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 6BU , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 7th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£689,368
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+81 %
22 Jun 2011
£380,000
Leasehold
-1.3 %
15 Apr 2011
£385,000
Leasehold
-2.5 %
26 May 2006
£395,000
Leasehold
+303.1 %
11 Oct 1996
£98,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £587,500
sale date: 23 Aug 2024

Data Sources

The property at Heath Cottage The Heath, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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