120, Forest Road
120, Forest Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 120, Forest Road, Colchester to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,130 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 290 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
120, Forest Road, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £287,770 and an estimated rental value of £1,436 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
120, Forest Road, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 120, Forest Road, Colchester would be worth £302,158, with a potential rental value of £1,508 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £267,626, with a rental value of £1,336 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 120, Forest Road, Colchester has declined by £2,911 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £34 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
120, Forest Road, Colchester occupies a 290 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 25 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 5th largest.
Energy Efficiency
120, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 May 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
120, Forest Road, Colchester last changed hands on 11th March 2016, selling for £229,995. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 72.5% since March 2016.
- Sold Mar 2016£229,995
- Sold Sep 2014£183,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 120, Forest Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Tippett Close, Colchester, CO4 3UJ, a freehold house, sold at £320,000 on the 30th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
•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 120, Forest Road, Colchester as the 16th largest and the 31st most expensive of the 182 addresses on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4.
Against the CO4 postcode district average, it is £25k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mUnity Primary Academy
- 1.0kmHazelmere Junior School
- 1.0kmHazelmere Infant School and Nursery
- 900mColchester Academy
- 2.9kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 3.1kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hythe (Essex) station is the nearest stop to 120, Forest Road, Colchester at 400 metres away.
- 400mHythe (Essex)
- 1.9kmColchester Town
- 3.0kmColchester
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
