Our Data Sources
26, Birch Street, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 26, Birch Street, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £450,831 and a rental value of £2,054 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £399,308 and £1,819 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 26, Birch Street, Colchester as measuring 711 m2.
That makes it the 11th largest plot in the postcode, where 12 of the 13 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
26, Birch Street, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Jul 2025.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Air source heat pump, radiators, electric.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 26, Birch Street, Colchester completed on 13th February 2015 at £315,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 3.5% over the period since February 2015.
- Sold Feb 2015£315,000
- Sold Aug 2010£235,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 148 properties similar to 26, Birch Street, Colchester have sold within a radius of 4.4 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 19th December 2025, was Lilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NH, a freehold house which sold for £490,000.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Dec 2025£490,000 | 4 Bed HouseLilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NHLilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NH
- Sold Jul 2023£475,000 | 4 Bed House16, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NF16, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NF
- Sold Feb 2020£362,000 | 4 Bed HouseHomelea, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NWHomelea, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NW
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 68 addresses on Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2, 26, Birch Street, Colchester comes out as the 28th largest and the 23rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £144k more expensive than the average property across the CO2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School600 m away
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.5 km away
- Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.9 km away
- Paxman Academy5.0 km away
- The Stanway School5.0 km away
- Thurstable School5.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Marks Tey|5.2 km away
- Colchester Town|7.8 km away
- Kelvedon|8.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
