158, Forest Road
158, Forest Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 158, Forest Road, Colchester is a mid-century freehold house with 818 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 161 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 158, Forest Road, Colchester is £228,500 and the estimated rental value is £1,222 per month.
Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 is located in the borough of Colchester within the CO4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
158, Forest Road, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2014.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 158, Forest Road, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £239,925 and a rental value of £1,284 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £212,505 and a rental value of £1,137 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 158, Forest Road, Colchester has dropped by £2,683 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £22 per month (1.8%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 158, Forest Road, Colchester sits on a plot of 161 m2.
We have plot size data on 23 out of 45 other houses in the postcode and 158, Forest Road, Colchester sits on the 10th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
158, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Aug 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 158, Forest Road, Colchester was last sold on 23rd March 2017 for £195,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since March 2017, the market for similar properties has risen by 37.7%.
- Sold Mar 2017£195,000
- Sold Mar 2015£155,000
- Sold Mar 1997£40,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 158, Forest Road, Colchester within a radius of 500 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 8, Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR, a freehold house which sold for £270,000 on the 19th December 2025.
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
Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 has a total of 182 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 158, Forest Road, Colchester is the 121st largest and the 124th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £84k less expensive than the average property in CO4.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mUnity Primary Academy
- 1.1kmHazelmere Junior School
- 1.1kmHazelmere Infant School and Nursery
- 1.0kmColchester Academy
- 3.0kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 3.3kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 158, Forest Road, Colchester is Hythe (Essex) station, which is 600 metres away.
- 600mHythe (Essex)
- 2.2kmColchester Town
- 3.3kmColchester
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
