Our Data Sources
17, Forest Road, Colchester has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2022.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Forest Road, Colchester would be worth £338,869, with a potential rental value of £1,535 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £300,141, with a rental value of £1,360 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
17, Forest Road, Colchester occupies a 265 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 17 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Apr 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
17, Forest Road, Colchester last changed hands on 12th March 1999, selling for £44,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Mar 1999£44,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 122 sales of comparable properties within 530 metres of 17, Forest Road, Colchester since 2018.
Most recently, 59, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BA, a freehold house, sold at £340,000 on the 29th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold Apr 2026£340,000 | 4 Bed House59, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BA59, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BA
- Sold Feb 2026£335,000 | 3 Bed House4 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA4 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA
- Sold Feb 2026£328,000 | 3 Bed House1 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA1 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA
- Sold Feb 2026£290,000 | 3 Bed House6, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BB6, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BB
- Sold Feb 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £225,812, ranging from £96,828 to £302,107.
- 19 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £302,107
- 21 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £296,097
- 15 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £294,381
- 23 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £283,881
- 13 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £294,381
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 17, Forest Road, Colchester as the 20th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 182 addresses on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4.
Against the CO4 postcode district average, it is £14k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Unity Primary Academy400 m away
- Hazelmere Junior School800 m away
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery800 m away
- Colchester Academy700 m away
- The Gilberd School2.9 km away
- St Helena School2.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hythe (Essex)|600 m away
- Colchester Town|1.8 km away
- Colchester|2.7 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
