Our Data Sources
56, Layer Road, Colchester has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2022.
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 56, Layer Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £462,476 and a rental value of £2,182 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £409,622 and £1,933 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 56, Layer Road, Colchester as measuring 713 m2.
That makes it the largest plot in the postcode, where 15 of the 19 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
56, Layer Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 May 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
The most recent sale of 56, Layer Road, Colchester completed on 4th November 2022 at £520,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 5 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 14.8% over the period since November 2022.
- Sold Nov 2022£520,000
- Sold Jun 2015£358,000
- Sold Apr 2010£248,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to 56, Layer Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 720 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 17th October 2025, was 53, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JW, a freehold house which sold for £442,000.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Oct 2025£442,000 | 4 Bed House53, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JW53, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JW
- Sold Jul 2023£460,000 | 4 Bed House108, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JN108, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JN
- Sold Feb 2015£325,000 | 4 Bed House34, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JH34, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JH
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 270 addresses on Layer Road, Kingsford, Colchester, CO2, 56, Layer Road, Colchester comes out as the 41st largest and the 62nd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £158k more expensive than the average property across the CO2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mHamilton Primary School
- 700mKing's Ford Infant School and Nursery
- 700mKings Ford Academy
- 1.0kmPhilip Morant School and College
- 1.1kmPaxman Academy
- 1.1kmSt Benedict's Catholic College
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Public Transport Nearby
- 1.8kmColchester Town
- 2.8kmColchester
- 3.2kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
