49, Thornton Drive
49, Thornton Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester to be a modern freehold house with 1,270 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 346 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
49, Thornton Drive, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £473,259 and an estimated rental value of £1,684 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Thornton Drive, Colchester, CO4 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
49, Thornton Drive, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2014.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester would be worth £496,922, with a potential rental value of £1,768 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £440,131, with a rental value of £1,566 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 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester has fallen by £4,787 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £39 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
49, Thornton Drive, Colchester occupies a 346 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 58 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 17th largest.
Energy Efficiency
49, Thornton Drive, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Jun 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
49, Thornton Drive, Colchester last changed hands on 22nd May 2015, selling for £345,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 23.7% since May 2015.
- Sold May 2015£345,000
- Sold Sep 2006£275,000
- Sold May 1997£118,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 760 metres of 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 22, Brickmakers Lane, Colchester, CO4 5WP, a freehold house, sold at £450,000 on the 21st March 2025.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester as the 18th largest and the 15th most expensive of the 58 addresses on Thornton Drive, Colchester, CO4.
Against the CO4 postcode district average, it is £161k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mQueen Boudica Primary School
- 1.1kmNorth Primary School and Nursery
- 1.2kmHighwoods Community Primary School
- 1.4kmSt Helena School
- 1.6kmThe Gilberd School
- 1.6kmThe Trinity School
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Public Transport Nearby
Colchester station is the nearest stop to 49, Thornton Drive, Colchester at 800 metres away.
- 800mColchester
- 1.9kmColchester Town
- 2.6kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
