Forest Road - CO4 3RE
Key Postcode Insights
CO4 3RE is a residential postcode situated on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 702nd largest and 357th most expensive of the 1,130 postcodes in the CO4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 13 houses, 6 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,523
- 10 Year change
- up 18.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,150pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £273/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CO4 3RE is a residential postcode situated on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 702nd largest and 357th most expensive of the 1,130 postcodes in the CO4 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 13 houses, 6 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,523
- 10 Year change
- up 18.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,150pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £273/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in CO4 3RE
- 47 Forest Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 49 Forest Road
House
- 51 Forest Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 53 Forest Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 55 Forest Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CO4 3RE sold for £300,000 on 24th April 2023. Since then prices are down an average of 2.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £221,523.
The CO4 3RE Sales Market has increased by 18.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £221,523 |
| June 2025 | -0.1% | £222,441 |
| June 2024 | -0.4% | £222,693 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £223,656 |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £226,642 |
| June 2021 | 4.7% | £207,534 |
| June 2020 | -0.2% | £198,307 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £198,763 |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £202,349 |
| June 2017 | 9.4% | £204,006 |
| June 2016 | 12.4% | £186,502 |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £165,891 |
| June 2014 | 7.4% | £154,649 |
| June 2013 | 0.1% | £144,025 |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £143,945 |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £142,377 |
| June 2010 | 6.6% | £142,589 |
| June 2009 | -11.9% | £133,754 |
| June 2008 | -8.2% | £151,801 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £165,292 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,150.
The CO4 3RE Rental Market has increased by 54.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,150pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,120pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.9% | £1,076pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.5% | £1,016pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.7% | £954pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.2% | £854pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £789pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £782pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £783pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.3% | £777pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.5% | £745pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.4% | £706pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.7% | £683pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £664pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £665pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £652pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £633pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £605pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £660pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £662pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th April 2023 for £300,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.1%.
CO4 3RE has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2023£300,000 | 3 Bed House51, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE51, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE
- Sold Aug 2020£225,000 | 3 Bed House66, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE66, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE
- Sold Jul 2020£150,000 | 3 Bed Flat76, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE76, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RE
Nearby Postcodes
CO4 3RE is the 702nd largest and the 357th most expensive postcode out of the 1,130 postcodes in the CO4 area.
- CO4 3ZN, Hainault Close, Colchester, CO4CO4 3ZN7 Addresses|67 m away
- CO4 3RG, Clarkia Walk, Colchester, CO4CO4 3RG9 Addresses|68 m away
- CO4 3QZ, Ashdown Way, Colchester, CO4CO4 3QZ10 Addresses|78 m away
- CO4 3QT, Geranium Walk, Colchester, CO4CO4 3QT21 Addresses|93 m away
- CO4 3AQ, St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4CO4 3AQ19 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 13 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (13)
- mid-century flat (6)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 19 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2025£385,000 | 5 Bed House89, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH89, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH
- Sold Sep 2023£320,000 | 3 Bed House27, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RP27, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RP
- Sold Feb 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL
Schools Nearby
- Unity Primary Academy300 m away
- Hazelmere Junior School1.0 km away
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery1.0 km away
- Colchester Academy900 m away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School2.9 km away
- St Helena School2.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CO4 3RE is Hythe (Essex) station, which is 400 metres away.
- Hythe (Essex)|400 m away
- Colchester Town|1.8 km away
- Colchester|2.8 km away
- Wivenhoe|4.0 km away
