12, James Street
12, James Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 12, James Street, Colchester to be a period freehold house with 678 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 69.2 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
12, James Street, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £205,411 and an estimated rental value of £1,192 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
James Street, Colchester, CO1 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
12, James Street, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 12, James Street, Colchester would be worth £215,682, with a potential rental value of £1,251 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £191,033, with a rental value of £1,108 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 12, James Street, Colchester has fallen by £2,138 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £21 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.0%.
Plot Size
12, James Street, Colchester occupies a 69 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 17 other houses in this postcode, 11 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
12, James Street, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Dec 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
12, James Street, Colchester last changed hands on 28th November 2025, selling for £188,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 9.8% since November 2025.
- Sold Nov 2025£188,000
- Sold Jun 2004£115,000
- Sold Feb 1999£46,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 340 metres of 12, James Street, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 17, Kendall Road, Colchester, CO1 2BN, a freehold house, sold at £325,000 on the 11th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 12, James Street, Colchester as the 9th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 17 addresses on James Street, Colchester, CO1.
Against the CO1 postcode district average, it is £29k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt. George's School
- 600mSt Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
- 800mSt John's Green Primary School
- 1.6kmColchester Royal Grammar School
- 1.8kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 1.9kmSt Helena School
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Public Transport Nearby
Colchester Town station is the nearest stop to 12, James Street, Colchester at 500 metres away.
- 500mColchester Town
- 1.2kmHythe (Essex)
- 2.1kmColchester
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
