4, Observer Way
4, Observer Way
Description & Estimates
Public records show 4, Observer Way, Colchester to be an early-century freehold house with 1,140 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 608 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
4, Observer Way, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £433,615 and an estimated rental value of £1,673 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Observer Way, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 lies in the borough of Braintree, within the CO5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
4, Observer Way, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 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 4, Observer Way, Colchester would be worth £455,295, with a potential rental value of £1,757 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £403,262, with a rental value of £1,556 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 4, Observer Way, Colchester has declined by £6,794 (1.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £36 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.6%.
Plot Size
4, Observer Way, Colchester occupies a 608 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 15 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
4, Observer Way, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Oct 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
4, Observer Way, Colchester last changed hands on 26th July 2019, selling for £385,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 15.6% since July 2019.
- Sold Jul 2019£385,000
- Sold Feb 2013£226,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.1 kilometres of 4, Observer Way, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Foxglove Drive, Colchester, CO5 9FY, a freehold house, sold at £470,500 on the 31st March 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO5.
- Sold Mar 2025£470,500 | 3 Bed House1, Foxglove Drive, Colchester, CO5 9FY1, Foxglove Drive, Colchester, CO5 9FY
- Sold Jun 2023£475,000 | 3 Bed House23, Newtown, Colchester, CO5 9PB23, Newtown, Colchester, CO5 9PB
- Sold Dec 2022£394,000 | 4 Bed House5, Newtown, Colchester, CO5 9PB5, Newtown, Colchester, CO5 9PB
•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 4, Observer Way, Colchester as the 6th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 23 addresses on Observer Way, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5.
Against the CO5 postcode district average, it is £15k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mKelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
- 1.2kmFeering Church of England Primary School
- 3.4kmSt Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
- 3.8kmHonywood School
- 4.3kmThurstable School
- 5.2kmLift New Rickstones
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Public Transport Nearby
Kelvedon station is the nearest stop to 4, Observer Way, Colchester at 400 metres away.
- 400mKelvedon
- 5.9kmWitham
- 7.1kmMarks Tey
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
