Our Data Sources
78, Old Forge Road, Colchester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Old Forge Road, Colchester would be worth £376,692, with a potential rental value of £1,846 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £333,641, with a rental value of £1,635 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Energy Efficiency
78, Old Forge Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Nov 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
78, Old Forge Road, Colchester last changed hands on 1st May 2015, selling for £234,995. 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 6.2% since May 2015.
- Sold May 2015£234,995
- Sold Aug 2006£180,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 104 sales of comparable properties within 2.7 kilometres of 78, Old Forge Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Hawfinch Road, Colchester, CO2 0LN, a freehold house, sold at £355,000 on the 10th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Oct 2025£355,000 | 3 Bed House4, Hawfinch Road, Colchester, CO2 0LN4, Hawfinch Road, Colchester, CO2 0LN
- Sold Aug 2023£335,000 | 4 Bed House28, Woodfield End, Colchester, CO2 0LL28, Woodfield End, Colchester, CO2 0LL
- Sold Aug 2022£370,000 | 4 Bed House22, Hawfinch Road, Colchester, CO2 0LN22, Hawfinch Road, Colchester, CO2 0LN
•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 78, Old Forge Road, Colchester as the 36th largest and the 53rd most expensive of the 79 addresses on Old Forge Road, Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £73k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School400 m away
- St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester2.3 km away
- Montgomery Primary School, Colchester2.7 km away
- Paxman Academy3.0 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School3.8 km away
- Philip Morant School and College4.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester Town|5.4 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|6.3 km away
- Colchester|6.5 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.
