Our Data Sources
282, Straight Road, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in September 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2014.
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.
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 282, Straight Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £295,905 and a rental value of £1,803 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £262,088 and £1,597 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 282, Straight Road, Colchester as measuring 392 m2.
That makes it the 14th largest plot in the postcode, where 37 of the 43 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
282, Straight Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Mar 2014.
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 282, Straight Road, Colchester completed on 30th September 2016 at £310,000 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 32.8% over the period since September 2016.
- Sold Sep 2016£310,000
- Sold Feb 2008£250,000
- Sold May 2002£129,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 164 properties similar to 282, Straight Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 640 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 24th April 2026, was 19, Bale Close, Colchester, CO3 9XP, a freehold house which sold for £340,000.
Read more about house prices in CO3.
- Sold Apr 2026£340,000 | 3 Bed House19, Bale Close, Colchester, CO3 9XP19, Bale Close, Colchester, CO3 9XP
- Sold Feb 2026£310,000 | 3 Bed House73, Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 4LB73, Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 4LB
- Sold Jan 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House56, Newcastle Avenue, Colchester, CO3 9XL56, Newcastle Avenue, Colchester, CO3 9XL
- Sold Sep 2025£305,000 | 3 Bed House33, Worthington Way, Colchester, CO3 4LA33, Worthington Way, Colchester, CO3 4LA
- Sold Aug 2025£290,000 | 3 Bed House13, Marsden Court, Colchester, CO3 9XQ13, Marsden Court, Colchester, CO3 9XQ
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 £352,441, ranging from £285,803 to £481,858.
- 278 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £308,727
- 286 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £321,392
- 288 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 22 m | Est. Value: £291,764
- 290 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £306,732
- 292 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £328,423
Location Comparison
Of the 305 addresses on Straight Road, Colchester, CO3, 282, Straight Road, Colchester comes out as the 254th largest and the 251st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £97k less expensive than the average property across the CO3 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Gosbecks Primary School500 m away
- Prettygate Junior School700 m away
- Prettygate Infant School700 m away
- Paxman Academy800 m away
- Philip Morant School and College1.2 km away
- The Stanway School1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester Town|3.4 km away
- Colchester|3.7 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.





