38, Defoe Crescent
38, Defoe Crescent
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester is a period freehold house with 785 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 285 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester is £275,173 and the estimated rental value is £1,318 per month.
Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 is located in the borough of Colchester within the CO4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2007 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2022.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £288,932 and a rental value of £1,384 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £255,911 and a rental value of £1,226 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has fallen by £3,231 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £24 per month (1.8%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester sits on a plot of 285 m2.
We have plot size data on 41 out of 51 other houses in the postcode and 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester sits on the 33rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Aug 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester was last sold on 2nd July 2007 for £147,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2007, the market for similar properties has risen by 58.0%.
- Sold Jul 2007£147,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester within a radius of 620 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 70, Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EW, a freehold house which sold for £260,000 on the 17th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Defoe Crescent, Colchester, CO4 has a total of 113 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester is the 50th largest and the 47th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £38k less expensive than the average property in CO4.
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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
The closest station to 38, Defoe Crescent, Colchester is Colchester station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmColchester
- 3.2kmColchester Town
- 4.0kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
