Our Data Sources
42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester would be worth £605,956, with a potential rental value of £2,495 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £536,704, with a rental value of £2,210 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester occupies a 547 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Apr 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester last changed hands on 17th September 2021, selling for £660,000. 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 0.8% since September 2021.
- Sold Sep 2021£660,000
- Sold Nov 2015£510,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 55 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of 42, Shakespeare Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 15, Marlowe Way, Colchester, CO3 4JP, a freehold house, sold at £642,000 on the 8th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO3.
- Sold Jul 2025£642,000 | 4 Bed House15, Marlowe Way, Colchester, CO3 4JP15, Marlowe Way, Colchester, CO3 4JP
- Sold Jan 2025£525,000 | 4 Bed House5, Lexden Grove, Colchester, CO3 4BP5, Lexden Grove, Colchester, CO3 4BP
- Sold Sep 2024£640,000 | 5 Bed House122, Prettygate Road, Colchester, CO3 4DZ122, Prettygate Road, Colchester, CO3 4DZ
•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, Shakespeare Road, Colchester as the largest and the most expensive of the 56 addresses on Shakespeare Road, Colchester, CO3.
Against the CO3 postcode district average, it is £197k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Home Farm Primary School300 m away
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester600 m away
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils600 m away
- Philip Morant School and College1.0 km away
- St Benedict's Catholic College1.1 km away
- Colchester County High School for Girls1.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester|2.8 km away
- Colchester Town|3.1 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.7 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.
