Our Data Sources
42, Straight Road, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from August 2010 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
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
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 42, Straight Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £319,403 and a rental value of £1,901 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £282,900 and £1,684 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 42, Straight Road, Colchester as measuring 311 m2.
That makes it the 10th largest plot in the postcode, where 18 of the 31 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
42, Straight Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Apr 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 42, Straight Road, Colchester completed on 20th August 2010 at £180,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 123.7% over the period since August 2010.
- Sold Aug 2010£180,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2020 153 properties similar to 42, Straight Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 670 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 27th February 2026, was 112, Collingwood Road, Colchester, CO3 9BB, a freehold house which sold for £268,000.
Read more about house prices in CO3.
- Sold Feb 2026£268,000 | 3 Bed House112, Collingwood Road, Colchester, CO3 9BB112, Collingwood Road, Colchester, CO3 9BB
- Sold Jan 2026£380,000 | 3 Bed House16, Henley Court, Colchester, CO3 4HD16, Henley Court, Colchester, CO3 4HD
- Sold Sep 2025£335,000 | 3 Bed House53, Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BY53, Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BY
- Sold Aug 2025£355,000 | 3 Bed House9, Browning Close, Colchester, CO3 4JJ9, Browning Close, Colchester, CO3 4JJ
- Sold Jun 2025£320,000 | 4 Bed House59, Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BY59, Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9BY
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £370,447, ranging from £259,258 to £578,573.
- 44 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 10 m | Est. Value: £285,002
- 38 Straight Road
4 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £520,910
- 50 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 33 m | Est. Value: £277,692
- 33 Straight Road
5 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £578,573
- 34 Straight Road
3 Bed House | 43 m | Est. Value: £345,534
Location Comparison
Of the 305 addresses on Straight Road, Colchester, CO3, 42, Straight Road, Colchester comes out as the 184th largest and the 233rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £74k less expensive than the average property across the CO3 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils200 m away
- Home Farm Primary School300 m away
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester600 m away
- The Stanway School1.1 km away
- Philip Morant School and College1.5 km away
- St Benedict's Catholic College1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester|3.1 km away
- Colchester Town|3.5 km away
- Marks Tey|4.9 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
