Our Data Sources
26, Cottage Drive, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 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
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, Cottage Drive, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £290,546 and a rental value of £1,501 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £257,341 and £1,329 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 26, Cottage Drive, Colchester as measuring 556 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where 24 of the 32 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
26, Cottage Drive, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Apr 2026.
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
The most recent sale of 26, Cottage Drive, Colchester completed on 29th May 2020 at £235,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 28.9% over the period since May 2020.
- Sold May 2020£235,000
- Sold Aug 2000£99,500
- Sold May 1999£71,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2012 154 properties similar to 26, Cottage Drive, Colchester have sold within a radius of 870 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 26th February 2026, was 5, Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE, a freehold house which sold for £312,500.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Feb 2026£312,500 | 3 Bed House5, Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE5, Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE
- Sold Feb 2026£250,000 | 3 Bed House338, Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DD338, Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DD
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House100, Cavendish Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8BT100, Cavendish Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8BT
- Sold Jan 2026£235,000 | 3 Bed House1, Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE1, Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2 8DE
- Sold Mar 2025£247,000 | 3 Bed House15, Wick Road, Colchester, CO2 8DJ15, Wick Road, Colchester, CO2 8DJ
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 £320,581, ranging from £256,363 to £375,177.
- 27 Cottage Drive
4 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £375,177
- 28 Cottage Drive
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £371,784
- 23 Cottage Drive
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £256,363
- 8 Cottage Drive
4 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £344,412
- 7 Cottage Drive
3 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £302,859
Location Comparison
Of the 32 addresses on Cottage Drive, Colchester, CO2, 26, Cottage Drive, Colchester comes out as the 25th largest and the 24th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £8k less expensive than the average property across the CO2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Old Heath Community Primary School100 m away
- Kendall Church of England Primary School1.0 km away
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School1.4 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School1.6 km away
- Colchester Academy2.9 km away
- Colchester Royal Grammar School3.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hythe (Essex)|1.8 km away
- Colchester Town|2.4 km away
- Wivenhoe|2.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












