Lainston Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NH is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,981 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £800,295 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Mar 2020 for £680,000. Since then, the value has increased by £120,295, representing a 17.7% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £800,295 is:

  • 78.2% higher than the average property price on Layer Road
  • 46.9% higher than the average in the CO5 7NH postcode area
  • and 148.6% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 29 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO5 7NH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1981 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£800,295
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Lainston Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7NH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 2019.

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 12 Nov 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
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 7NH

5 th / 24
Price Rank
47% higher than average
3 rd / 16
Size Rank
52% bigger than average
8 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 7NH , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£800,295
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
3 Mar 2020
£680,000
Leasehold
+25.9 %
24 Mar 2016
£540,000
Leasehold
+24.4 %
25 Sep 2009
£434,000
Leasehold
+12 %
28 Oct 2003
£387,500
Leasehold
+78.6 %
8 Oct 1999
£217,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1927 sq ft
sale price: £656,000
sale date: 10 May 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2020
rooms: 6
size: 2024 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £1,200,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020

Data Sources

The property at Lainston Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Mar 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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