26, Defoe Crescent
26, Defoe Crescent
Description & Estimates
Public records show 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester to be a period freehold house with 1,173 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 511 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £352,364 and an estimated rental value of £1,602 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester would be worth £369,982, with a potential rental value of £1,682 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £327,698, with a rental value of £1,490 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 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has decreased by £3,564 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £37 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.5%.
Plot Size
26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester occupies a 511 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 51 other houses in this postcode, 41 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Sep 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester last changed hands on 16th December 2024, selling for £380,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 4.7% since December 2024.
- Sold Dec 2024£380,000
- Sold Dec 2023£266,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 620 metres of 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 30, Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EQ, a freehold house, sold at £350,000 on the 12th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold Jan 2026£350,000 | 3 Bed House30, Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EQ30, Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EQ
- Sold Apr 2023£350,000 | 3 Bed House47, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ47, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LQ
- Sold Jun 2021£270,000 | 3 Bed House2B, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG2B, Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 5LG
•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 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester as the 4th largest and the 3rd most expensive of the 113 addresses on Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4.
Against the CO4 postcode district average, it is £40k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mMyland Community Primary School
- 800mCamulos Academy
- 1.0kmQueen Boudica Primary School
- 1.6kmThe Trinity School
- 1.6kmThe Gilberd School
- 2.2kmSt Helena School
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Public Transport Nearby
Colchester station is the nearest stop to 26, Defoe Crescent, Colchester at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmColchester
- 3.2kmColchester Town
- 4.0kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
