242, Greenstead Road
242, Greenstead Road
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester as a period house with 979 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 406 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
242, Greenstead Road, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £247,325 and an estimated rental value of £1,395 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
242, Greenstead Road, Colchester has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2025.
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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester would be worth £259,692, with a potential rental value of £1,464 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £230,013, with a rental value of £1,297 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 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester has dropped by £2,574 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £25 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.8%.
Plot Size
242, Greenstead Road, Colchester occupies a 406 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
242, Greenstead Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Sep 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
242, Greenstead Road, Colchester last changed hands on 16th June 2000, selling for £83,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Jun 2000£83,000
- Sold Oct 1998£64,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 490 metres of 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 136, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SN, a freehold house, sold at £150,000 on the 10th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO1.
•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 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester as the 28th largest and the 65th most expensive of the 349 addresses on Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1.
Against the CO1 postcode district average, it is £13k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mUnity Primary Academy
- 1.0kmKendall Church of England Primary School
- 1.3kmHazelmere Junior School
- 1.2kmColchester Academy
- 2.7kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 3.0kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hythe (Essex) station is the nearest stop to 242, Greenstead Road, Colchester at 200 metres away.
- 200mHythe (Essex)
- 1.8kmColchester Town
- 3.1kmColchester
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.
