Ford Lane - CO7 8AS
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 834th largest and 251st 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 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,614
- 10 Year change
- up 34.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,547pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £277/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 8AS is a residential postcode situated on Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 834th largest and 251st 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 14 properties: 14 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £338,614
- 10 Year change
- up 34.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,547pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 58.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £277/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CO7 8AS
- Betula
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Oaklands
Unknown
- 7 Ford Lane
Unknown
- 8 Ford Lane
Unknown
- 9 Ford Lane
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CO7 8AS sold for £420,000 on 4th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £338,614.
The CO7 8AS Sales Market has increased by 34.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £338,614 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £340,668 |
| June 2024 | -4.1% | £334,790 |
| June 2023 | 1.7% | £349,127 |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £343,339 |
| June 2021 | 10.5% | £312,303 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £282,706 |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £279,043 |
| June 2018 | 4.5% | £278,742 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £266,853 |
| June 2016 | 10.2% | £251,569 |
| June 2015 | 7.2% | £228,308 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £212,935 |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £198,634 |
| June 2012 | -2.5% | £191,577 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £196,536 |
| June 2010 | 10% | £199,290 |
| June 2009 | -6.7% | £181,212 |
| June 2008 | -2.4% | £194,205 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £199,025 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,547.
The CO7 8AS Rental Market has increased by 58.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,547pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.4% | £1,508pcm |
| June 2024 | 4% | £1,417pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.1% | £1,363pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.9% | £1,273pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £1,137pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £1,049pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £1,029pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.7% | £1,033pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.6% | £978pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.9% | £917pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.5% | £883pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £861pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £848pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.4% | £831pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £796pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £748pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.7% | £801pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £788pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 4th July 2025 for £420,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%. The postcode has had a total of 15 sales since 1995.
CO7 8AS has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£420,000 | 5 Bed House9, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS9, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS
- Sold Jan 2018£260,000 | 3 Bed House16, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS16, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS
- Sold Sep 2015£195,000 | 5 Bed House9, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS9, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS
- Sold Aug 2015£230,000 | 4 Bed House18, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS18, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS
- Sold May 2014£138,000 | 3 Bed House12, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS12, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AS
Nearby Postcodes
CO7 8AS is the 834th largest and the 251st most expensive postcode out of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area.
- CO7 8AU, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, CO7CO7 8AU14 Addresses|47 m away
- CO7 8AL, De Staunton Close, Alresford, Colchester, CO7CO7 8AL14 Addresses|52 m away
- CO7 8AG, Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7CO7 8AG43 Addresses|109 m away
- CO7 8AR, Ford Lane, Alresford, Colchester, CO7CO7 8AR6 Addresses|117 m away
- CO7 8AB, Church Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7CO7 8AB17 Addresses|132 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (4)
- early-century house (3)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£1,325,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Rectory, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AXThe Old Rectory, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AX
- Sold Oct 2013£865,000 | 5 Bed HouseCreek Lodge, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8BECreek Lodge, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8BE
- Sold Jul 2012£855,000 | 5 Bed HouseCrestland Wood House, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AXCrestland Wood House, Ford Lane, Colchester, CO7 8AX
Schools Nearby
- Alresford Primary School200 m away
- Millfields Primary School2.2 km away
- Broomgrove Infant School3.5 km away
- Colne Community School3.8 km away
- Colchester Academy6.3 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School6.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CO7 8AS is Alresford (Essex) station, which is 300 metres away.
- Alresford (Essex)|300 m away
- Wivenhoe|3.0 km away
- Great Bentley|4.5 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|6.2 km away
