2, Birch Close
2, Birch Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 2, Birch Close, Colchester is a mid-century house with 828 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 223 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 2, Birch Close, Colchester is £312,659 and the estimated rental value is £1,356 per month.
Birch Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 is located in the borough of Tendring within the CO7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
2, Birch Close, Colchester has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2015.
We combine this information with public data 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 2, Birch Close, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £328,292 and a rental value of £1,424 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £290,773 and a rental value of £1,261 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 2, Birch Close, Colchester has dropped by £2,133 (0.7%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £30 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 2, Birch Close, Colchester sits on a plot of 223 m2.
We have plot size data on 16 out of 16 other houses in the postcode and 2, Birch Close, Colchester sits on the 14th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
2, Birch Close, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Aug 2015.
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, 2, Birch Close, Colchester was last sold on 12th August 1997 for £53,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
- Sold Aug 1997£53,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 2, Birch Close, Colchester within a radius of 730 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 2, Planton Way, Colchester, CO7 0LB, a freehold house which sold for £330,000 on the 27th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO7.
- Sold Aug 2025£330,000 | 3 Bed House2, Planton Way, Colchester, CO7 0LB2, Planton Way, Colchester, CO7 0LB
- Sold Feb 2025£305,000 | 3 Bed House4, Birch Close, Colchester, CO7 0LE4, Birch Close, Colchester, CO7 0LE
- Sold May 2024£236,000 | 3 Bed House7, Planton Way, Colchester, CO7 0LB7, Planton Way, Colchester, CO7 0LB
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Birch Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 has a total of 16 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 2, Birch Close, Colchester is the 10th largest and the 11th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £83k less expensive than the average property in CO7.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mBrightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
- 4.4kmAlresford Primary School
- 4.7kmSt Osyth Church of England Primary School
- 1.0kmColne Community School
- 8.7kmLift Clacton
- 10.0kmClacton County High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 2, Birch Close, Colchester is Alresford (Essex) station, which is 4.8 kilometres away.
- 4.8kmAlresford (Essex)
- 5.5kmGreat Bentley
- 6.5kmWivenhoe
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 low.
