78, Old Heath Road
78, Old Heath Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 78, Old Heath Road, Colchester to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,115 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 465 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
78, Old Heath Road, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £347,884 and an estimated rental value of £1,635 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, Old Heath Road, Colchester has 3 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2009.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Old Heath Road, Colchester would be worth £365,279, with a potential rental value of £1,717 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £323,532, with a rental value of £1,521 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 78, Old Heath Road, Colchester has decreased by £3,621 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £29 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
78, Old Heath Road, Colchester occupies a 465 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 32 other houses in this postcode, 30 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
78, Old Heath Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 May 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
78, Old Heath Road, Colchester last changed hands on 16th July 2019, selling for £275,000. 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 4.2% since July 2019.
- Sold Jul 2019£275,000
- Sold Nov 2010£202,000
- Sold Sep 2008£155,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 540 metres of 78, Old Heath Road, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 27, Recreation Road, Colchester, CO1 2HE, a freehold house, sold at £357,500 on the 9th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO1.
•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 Heath Road, Colchester as the 30th largest and the 23rd most expensive of the 145 addresses on Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1.
Against the CO1 postcode district average, it is £114k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mKendall Church of England Primary School
- 700mSt. George's School
- 1.0kmOld Heath Community Primary School
- 1.5kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 2.3kmColchester Academy
- 2.4kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hythe (Essex) station is the nearest stop to 78, Old Heath Road, Colchester at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmHythe (Essex)
- 1.4kmColchester Town
- 3.1kmColchester
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.
