Our Data Sources
281, Mersea Road, Colchester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2021.
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 281, Mersea Road, Colchester would be worth £416,093, with a potential rental value of £1,760 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £368,539, with a rental value of £1,559 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
281, Mersea Road, Colchester occupies a 531 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 18 other houses in this postcode, 17 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
281, Mersea Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Mar 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
281, Mersea Road, Colchester last changed hands on 10th June 2021, selling for £350,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 17.3% since June 2021.
- Sold Jun 2021£350,000
- Sold Apr 2010£220,000
- Sold Oct 2004£189,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 46 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 281, Mersea Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR, a freehold house, sold at £360,000 on the 31st March 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Mar 2026£360,000 | 3 Bed House1, Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR1, Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR
- Sold May 2025£300,000 | 3 Bed House18, Chestnut Avenue, Colchester, CO2 0AL18, Chestnut Avenue, Colchester, CO2 0AL
- Sold Nov 2024£350,000 | 3 Bed House1, West Donyland Court, Colchester, CO2 0BR1, West Donyland Court, Colchester, CO2 0BR
•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 281, Mersea Road, Colchester as the 104th largest and the 58th most expensive of the 356 addresses on Mersea Road, Blackheath, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £111k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Cherry Tree Academy600 m away
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School700 m away
- Monkwick Junior School700 m away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School800 m away
- Paxman Academy2.9 km away
- Colchester Royal Grammar School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester Town|2.7 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|2.9 km away
- Wivenhoe|3.3 km away
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.
