Our Data Sources
287, Mersea Road, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 287, Mersea Road, Colchester would be worth £472,304, with a potential rental value of £1,988 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £418,327, with a rental value of £1,761 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
287, Mersea Road, Colchester occupies a 610 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 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
287, Mersea Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Nov 2014.
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
287, Mersea Road, Colchester last changed hands on 27th May 2015, selling for £320,000. 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 34.7% since May 2015.
- Sold May 2015£320,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 33 sales of comparable properties within 550 metres of 287, Mersea Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 265, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PP, a freehold house, sold at £495,000 on the 23rd September 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Sep 2025£495,000 | 4 Bed House265, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PP265, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PP
- Sold Feb 2024£425,000 | 4 Bed House320, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8QY320, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8QY
- Sold Jun 2018£315,000 | 4 Bed House267, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PP267, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PP
•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 287, Mersea Road, Colchester as the 50th largest and the 38th most expensive of the 356 addresses on Mersea Road, Blackheath, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £164k 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.
