16, James Close
16, James Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 16, James Close, Colchester is a mid-century freehold house with 628 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 166 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 16, James Close, Colchester is £253,338 and the estimated rental value is £1,155 per month.
James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 is located in the borough of Colchester within the CO7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
16, James Close, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high 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 16, James Close, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £266,005 and a rental value of £1,213 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £235,605 and a rental value of £1,074 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 16, James Close, Colchester has decreased by £3,049 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £23 per month (2.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 16, James Close, Colchester sits on a plot of 166 m2.
We have plot size data on 10 out of 10 other houses in the postcode and 16, James Close, Colchester sits on the 7th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
16, James Close, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Aug 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 16, James Close, Colchester was last sold on 3rd August 2012 for £155,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since August 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 81.6%.
- Sold Aug 2012£155,000
- Sold Mar 2010£148,500
- Sold Jan 2005£136,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 16, James Close, Colchester within a radius of 1.1 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 56, Richard Avenue, Colchester, CO7 9HY, a freehold house which sold for £269,000 on the 2nd October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 has a total of 22 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 16, James Close, Colchester is the 7th largest and the 9th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £142k less expensive than the average property in CO7.
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Schools Nearby
- 800mBroomgrove Infant School
- 800mBroomgrove Junior School
- 1.1kmMillfields Primary School
- 3.4kmColchester Academy
- 4.4kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 5.8kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 16, James Close, Colchester is Wivenhoe station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmWivenhoe
- 2.7kmAlresford (Essex)
- 3.2kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.
