8, James Street
8, James Street
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, James Street, Colchester is a period freehold house with 645 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 126 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, James Street, Colchester is £196,204 and the estimated rental value is £1,128 per month.
James Street, Colchester, CO1 is located in the borough of Colchester within the CO1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, James Street, Colchester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, James Street, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £206,015 and a rental value of £1,184 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £182,470 and a rental value of £1,049 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, James Street, Colchester has dropped by £1,619 (0.8%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £23 per month (2.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, James Street, Colchester sits on a plot of 126 m2.
We have plot size data on 11 out of 17 other houses in the postcode and 8, James Street, Colchester sits on the 3rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, James Street, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Apr 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, James Street, Colchester was last sold on 28th April 2017 for £199,995 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since April 2017, the market for similar properties has risen by 17.1%.
- Sold Apr 2017£199,995
- Sold Dec 2009£136,000
- Sold Mar 2006£119,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, James Street, Colchester within a radius of 340 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 17, Charles Street, Colchester, CO1 2BL, a freehold house which sold for £235,000 on the 27th February 2026.
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
James Street, Colchester, CO1 has a total of 17 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, James Street, Colchester is the 13th largest and the 13th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £38k less expensive than the average property in CO1.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt. George's School
- 600mSt Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
- 800mSt John's Green Primary School
- 1.6kmColchester Royal Grammar School
- 1.8kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 1.9kmSt Helena School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, James Street, Colchester is Colchester Town station, which is 500 metres away.
- 500mColchester Town
- 1.2kmHythe (Essex)
- 2.1kmColchester
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
