5, Alan Way
5, Alan Way
Description & Estimates







Public records show 5, Alan Way, Colchester to be a modern freehold house with 1,259 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 534 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Alan Way, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £421,553 and an estimated rental value of £2,032 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Alan Way, Colchester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2022.
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 5, Alan Way, Colchester would be worth £442,631, with a potential rental value of £2,134 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £392,045, with a rental value of £1,890 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 5, Alan Way, Colchester has fallen by £4,006 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £43 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.8%.
Plot Size
5, Alan Way, Colchester occupies a 534 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 34 other houses in this postcode, 27 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Alan Way, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Sep 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Alan Way, Colchester last changed hands on 14th April 2023, selling for £550,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 7.4% since April 2023.
- Sold Apr 2023£550,000
- Sold Sep 2017£312,000
- Sold Apr 2011£192,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of 5, Alan Way, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 35, Scythe Way, Colchester, CO3 4SJ, a freehold house, sold at £465,000 on the 28th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO3.
•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 5, Alan Way, Colchester as the 5th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 62 addresses on Alan Way, Colchester, CO3.
Against the CO3 postcode district average, it is £44k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mPrettygate Junior School
- 600mPrettygate Infant School
- 700mSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
- 1.0kmPaxman Academy
- 1.0kmPhilip Morant School and College
- 1.4kmSt Benedict's Catholic College
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Public Transport Nearby
Colchester Town station is the nearest stop to 5, Alan Way, Colchester at 3.3 kilometres away.
- 3.3kmColchester Town
- 3.5kmColchester
- 4.8kmHythe (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.

