The Folly - CO7 9DB
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 9DB is a residential postcode situated on The Folly, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 688th largest and 561st most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 7 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £345,706
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,477pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CO7 9DB is a residential postcode situated on The Folly, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 688th largest and 561st most expensive of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 7 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £345,706
- 10 Year change
- up 27.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,477pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CO7 9DB
- 1 Folly Cottage The Folly
2 Bed Period House
- 2 Folly Cottage The Folly
2 Bed Period House
- Folly Bakehouse
Unknown
- Mudflats
Building | 3 Flats
- Old Customs House
4 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CO7 9DB sold for £235,000 on 25th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £345,706.
The CO7 9DB Sales Market has increased by 27.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.8% | £345,706 |
| June 2025 | 0.7% | £348,368 |
| June 2024 | -2.4% | £345,993 |
| June 2023 | 1.1% | £354,391 |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £350,422 |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £320,286 |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £298,743 |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £297,861 |
| June 2018 | 2.8% | £298,924 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £290,711 |
| June 2016 | 10.8% | £271,979 |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £245,423 |
| June 2014 | 7.8% | £230,306 |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £213,685 |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £209,870 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £211,316 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | £213,740 |
| June 2009 | -9.8% | £195,210 |
| June 2008 | -5.1% | £216,412 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £227,984 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,477.
The CO7 9DB Rental Market has increased by 55.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £1,477pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | £1,442pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £1,376pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.9% | £1,309pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.6% | £1,224pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £1,097pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £1,000pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £980pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.4% | £950pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.2% | £901pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.9% | £873pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £848pcm |
| June 2012 | 2% | £845pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.1% | £828pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.8% | £796pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.6% | £752pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.5% | £814pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £810pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th July 2025 for £235,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.9%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
CO7 9DB has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£235,000 | 2 Bed House2 Folly Cottage, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB2 Folly Cottage, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
- Sold Sep 2022£645,000 | 4 Bed HouseOld Customs House, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DBOld Customs House, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
- Sold Nov 2015£875,000 | 4 Bed House5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
- Sold Sep 2009£340,000 | 4 Bed House5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
Nearby Postcodes
CO7 9DB is the 688th largest and the 561st most expensive postcode out of the 1,284 postcodes in the CO7 area.
- CO7 9DG, The Folly, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7CO7 9DG2 Addresses|18 m away
- CO7 9DQ, Oakleigh Court, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7CO7 9DQ9 Addresses|25 m away
- CO7 9TS, Bethany Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7CO7 9TS1 Addresses|35 m away
- CO7 9BT, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7CO7 9BT5 Addresses|35 m away
- CO7 9TA, Hardings Yard, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7CO7 9TA6 Addresses|49 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (5)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (1)
- D (2)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2015£875,000 | 4 Bed House5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
- Sold Sep 2022£645,000 | 4 Bed HouseOld Customs House, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DBOld Customs House, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
- Sold Sep 2009£340,000 | 4 Bed House5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB5, The Folly, Colchester, CO7 9DB
Schools Nearby
- Millfields Primary School900 m away
- St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge1.2 km away
- Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.5 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School4.3 km away
- Colchester Academy4.7 km away
- Colne Community School5.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CO7 9DB is Wivenhoe station, which is 400 metres away.
- Wivenhoe|400 m away
- Alresford (Essex)|2.5 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.2 km away
- Colchester Town|5.3 km away
