Old School Lane - CO7 7AN
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 7AN is a residential postcode situated on Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 with 25 addresses.
It ranks as the 1089th largest and 230th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 25 properties: 15 houses and 10 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £260,387
- 10 Year change
- up 28.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,223pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £334/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 7AN is a residential postcode situated on Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 with 25 addresses.
It ranks as the 1089th largest and 230th most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 25 properties: 15 houses and 10 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £260,387
- 10 Year change
- up 28.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,223pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £334/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CO7 7AN
- Elsar
2 Bed Modern House
- Partridge Cottage
Unknown
- Red Ridges
3 Bed Mid-century House
- The Rowans
2 Bed Modern House
- Tivoli
2 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CO7 7AN sold for £125,000 on 8th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £260,387.
The CO7 7AN Sales Market has increased by 28.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.2% | £260,387 |
| June 2025 | 0.7% | £260,978 |
| June 2024 | -2.9% | £259,159 |
| June 2023 | 0.6% | £266,880 |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £265,325 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £241,420 |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £223,320 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £222,925 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £223,508 |
| June 2017 | 6.5% | £215,904 |
| June 2016 | 11.2% | £202,789 |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £182,286 |
| June 2014 | 7.8% | £170,867 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £158,463 |
| June 2012 | -2% | £154,705 |
| June 2011 | -1.7% | £157,939 |
| June 2010 | 8.2% | £160,737 |
| June 2009 | -9.6% | £148,603 |
| June 2008 | -4.4% | £164,344 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £171,949 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,223.
The CO7 7AN Rental Market has increased by 54.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,223pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.2% | £1,187pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.8% | £1,129pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.3% | £1,077pcm |
| June 2022 | 12% | £1,014pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £905pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £841pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £833pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £836pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £816pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.7% | £792pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.2% | £742pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £719pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.7% | £698pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £693pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.6% | £682pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.6% | £658pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.5% | £629pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £687pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £684pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th December 2025 for £125,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.7%. The postcode has had a total of 29 sales since 1995.
CO7 7AN has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£125,000 | 2 Bed Flat34, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN34, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
- Sold May 2023£305,000 | 2 Bed HouseThe Rowans, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7ANThe Rowans, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
- Sold Dec 2022£450,000 | 3 Bed HouseRed Ridges, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7ANRed Ridges, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
- Sold Aug 2022£265,000 | 3 Bed House27, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN27, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
- Sold Jun 2021£270,000 | 2 Bed HouseTivoli, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7ANTivoli, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
Nearby Postcodes
CO7 7AN is the 1089th largest and the 230th most expensive postcode out of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area.
- CO7 7AS, Orchard Close, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7CO7 7AS9 Addresses|60 m away
- CO7 7AT, Church Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7CO7 7AT30 Addresses|118 m away
- CO7 7AL, Johnson Drive, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7CO7 7AL36 Addresses|133 m away
- CO7 7AH, Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7CO7 7AH15 Addresses|148 m away
- CO7 7AW, Church Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7CO7 7AW22 Addresses|154 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 modern flat built after 1980
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 10 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (2)
- modern flat (1)
- mid-century house (6)
- mid-century flat (5)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2022£450,000 | 3 Bed HouseRed Ridges, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7ANRed Ridges, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
- Sold Dec 2018£316,000 | 3 Bed HouseThe Carlins, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AQThe Carlins, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AQ
- Sold May 2023£305,000 | 2 Bed HouseThe Rowans, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7ANThe Rowans, Old School Lane, Colchester, CO7 7AN
Schools Nearby
- Elmstead Primary School500 m away
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley2.4 km away
- Millfields Primary School3.2 km away
- Colchester Academy4.2 km away
- The Gilberd School6.5 km away
- The Trinity School6.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CO7 7AN is Alresford (Essex) station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Alresford (Essex)|3.3 km away
- Wivenhoe|4.1 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.8 km away
- Great Bentley|5.8 km away
