Our Data Sources
42, Birch Street, Colchester has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Birch Street, Colchester would be worth £606,169, with a potential rental value of £2,669 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £536,893, with a rental value of £2,364 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
42, Birch Street, Colchester occupies a 825 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 10 other houses in this postcode, 5 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Birch Street, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 May 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, LPG.
Sold Prices
42, Birch Street, Colchester last changed hands on 22nd November 2019, selling for £487,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 13.5% since November 2019.
- Sold Nov 2019£487,500
- Sold Jul 2007£366,000
- Sold Nov 2003£265,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 47 sales of comparable properties within 4.5 kilometres of 42, Birch Street, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Rowan House, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NL, a freehold house, sold at £500,000 on the 28th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Aug 2025£500,000 | 5 Bed HouseRowan House, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NLRowan House, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NL
- Sold Jan 2021£605,000 | 5 Bed HouseClovelly, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NHClovelly, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NH
- Sold Nov 2012£318,000 | 5 Bed HouseRosemerryn, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NLRosemerryn, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NL
•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 42, Birch Street, Colchester as the 2nd largest and the 8th most expensive of the 68 addresses on Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £292k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School800 m away
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.6 km away
- Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.1 km away
- Paxman Academy5.2 km away
- The Stanway School5.3 km away
- Thurstable School5.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Marks Tey|5.5 km away
- Colchester Town|8.0 km away
- Kelvedon|8.1 km away
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.
