Our Data Sources
8, Howards Croft, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2014.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 8, Howards Croft, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £550,479 and a rental value of £1,790 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £487,567 and £1,585 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 8, Howards Croft, Colchester as measuring 467 m2.
That makes it the 19th largest plot in the postcode, where all 37 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
8, Howards Croft, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Sep 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 8, Howards Croft, Colchester completed on 14th October 2019 at £455,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have dropped by 3.8% over the period since October 2019.
- Sold Oct 2019£455,000
- Sold Feb 2016£430,000
- Sold Jan 1997£40,495
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2021 183 properties similar to 8, Howards Croft, Colchester have sold within a radius of 720 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 12th February 2026, was 11, Kent Close, Colchester, CO4 6BP, a freehold house which sold for £500,000.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold Feb 2026£500,000 | 4 Bed House11, Kent Close, Colchester, CO4 6BP11, Kent Close, Colchester, CO4 6BP
- Sold Dec 2025£385,000 | 4 Bed House5, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ5, Cordelia Drive, Colchester, CO4 6AZ
- Sold Dec 2025£475,000 | 4 Bed House12, Kent Close, Colchester, CO4 6BP12, Kent Close, Colchester, CO4 6BP
- Sold Oct 2025£390,000 | 4 Bed House12, Maigold Avenue, Colchester, CO4 6EG12, Maigold Avenue, Colchester, CO4 6EG
- Sold Aug 2025£600,000 | 4 Bed House25, Maplehurst Road, Colchester, CO4 6BQ25, Maplehurst Road, Colchester, CO4 6BQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £558,149, ranging from £485,968 to £680,753.
- 34 Howards Croft
4 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £542,837
- 32 Howards Croft
4 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £505,324
- 10 Howards Croft
5 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £657,252
- 30 Howards Croft
4 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £510,061
- 12 Howards Croft
4 Bed House | 44 m | Est. Value: £517,163
Location Comparison
Of the 37 addresses on Howards Croft, Colchester, CO4, 8, Howards Croft, Colchester comes out as the 19th largest and the 20th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £212k more expensive than the average property across the CO4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Myland Community Primary School400 m away
- Camulos Academy1.0 km away
- Queen Boudica Primary School1.2 km away
- The Trinity School1.9 km away
- The Gilberd School1.9 km away
- St Helena School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Colchester|1.6 km away
- Colchester Town|3.3 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












