Hobson Cottage Sparks Lane

    HOBSON COTTAGE, SPARKS LANE, RIDGEWELL, HALSTEAD, CO9 4SP

    This detached freehold property on Sparks Lane last sold in January 2026 for £555,000. Based on price growth in the CO9 district since then, its estimated current value is £555,000 — placing it in the 94th percentile nationally and the 97th percentile within CO9. The property covers 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £2,952 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of C.

    Type

    Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    2,024 sq ft

    188 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £555,000

    Jan 2026

    Estimated Valuation

    £555,000

    Est. £/sq ft

    £274/sq ft

    £2,952/m²

    Property Details

    TypeDetached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formDetached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1950-1966
    Habitable rooms8
    Main fueloil (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area2,024 sq ft (188 m²)
    EPC dateAug 2025
    WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
    HeatingBoiler and underfloor heating, oil

    Transaction History

    30 Jan 2026

    £555,000

    25 Oct 2013

    £400,000

    31 Oct 2008

    £195,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£555,000
    Value per sq ft / m²£274/sq ft (£2,952/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    CO9 district percentile97th percentile
    National percentile94th percentile

    District Context — CO9

    CO9 covers Colchester and its surrounding villages in north Essex, positioned between the coast and London. It is a mixed residential area with both suburban and rural character, appealing to families and commuters seeking space at moderate cost.

    Average Property Price - CO9

    £365,842

    60

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - CO9

    £40,648

    61

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CO9

    3.5%

    47

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CO

    4.8%

    93

    National percentile

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