272, Old Heath Road
272, Old Heath Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester to be a period freehold house with 1,237 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 258 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
272, Old Heath Road, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £285,401 and an estimated rental value of £1,588 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
272, Old Heath Road, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2012.
We combine this information with that 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 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester would be worth £299,671, with a potential rental value of £1,667 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £265,423, with a rental value of £1,477 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 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester has decreased by £3,894 (1.4%) 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 6.7%.
Plot Size
272, Old Heath Road, Colchester occupies a 258 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 22 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
272, Old Heath Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 31 Jul 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
272, Old Heath Road, Colchester last changed hands on 13th December 2013, selling for £225,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 50.0% since December 2013.
- Sold Dec 2013£225,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 700 metres of 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 32, Whitehall Close, Colchester, CO2 8AW, a freehold house, sold at £305,000 on the 28th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
•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 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester as the 17th largest and the 120th most expensive of the 219 addresses on Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £2k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mOld Heath Community Primary School
- 600mKendall Church of England Primary School
- 1.3kmSt. George's School
- 1.6kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 2.6kmColchester Academy
- 3.0kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hythe (Essex) station is the nearest stop to 272, Old Heath Road, Colchester at 1.4 kilometres away.
- 1.4kmHythe (Essex)
- 2.0kmColchester Town
- 2.8kmWivenhoe
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.
