1, Longstraw Close
1, Longstraw Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 505 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
1, Longstraw Close, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £88,354 and an estimated rental value of £661 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Longstraw Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, Longstraw Close, Colchester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2008 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester would be worth £92,772, with a potential rental value of £694 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £82,170, with a rental value of £615 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester has grown by £56 (0.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £22 (3.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 9.0%.
Energy Efficiency
1, Longstraw Close, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Aug 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
1, Longstraw Close, Colchester last changed hands on 5th December 2008, selling for £57,750. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 161.1% since December 2008.
- Sold Dec 2008£57,750
- Sold Jul 1995£50,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 2 sales of comparable properties within 620 metres of 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Longstraw Close, Colchester, CO3 0YZ, a leasehold flat, sold at £64,400 on the 29th April 2016.
Read more about house prices in CO3.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester as the 47th largest and the 50th most expensive of the 70 addresses on Longstraw Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3.
Against the CO3 postcode district average, it is £289k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mStanway Primary School
- 400mLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
- 500mSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
- 400mThe Stanway School
- 1.9kmPhilip Morant School and College
- 2.1kmSt Benedict's Catholic College
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Public Transport Nearby
Colchester station is the nearest stop to 1, Longstraw Close, Colchester at 3.7 kilometres away.
- 3.7kmColchester
- 4.1kmColchester Town
- 4.3kmMarks Tey
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
