Our Data Sources
86, Forest Road, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in July 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
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 86, Forest Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £303,243 and a rental value of £1,408 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £268,587 and £1,247 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 86, Forest Road, Colchester as measuring 262 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where 7 of the 9 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
86, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Apr 2026.
The property is 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 86, Forest Road, Colchester completed on 19th July 2024 at £300,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 24.2% over the period since July 2024.
- Sold Jul 2024£300,000
- Sold Aug 2005£140,000
- Sold Jun 2000£74,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2018 186 properties similar to 86, Forest Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 530 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 26th February 2026, was 4 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA, a freehold house which sold for £335,000.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold Feb 2026£335,000 | 3 Bed House4 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA4 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA
- Sold Feb 2026£328,000 | 3 Bed House1 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA1 Hayward Court, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA
- Sold Feb 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL
- Sold Dec 2025£305,000 | 3 Bed House2, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA2, Tabor Road, Colchester, CO1 2XA
- Sold Nov 2025£430,000 | 3 Bed House27, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BB27, Booth Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3BB
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 £207,952, ranging from £107,237 to £314,055.
- 88 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £291,101
- 84 Forest Road
4 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £314,055
- 90 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £296,246
- 92 Forest Road
3 Bed Flat | 28 m | Est. Value: £175,691
- 80 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 28 m | Est. Value: £304,644
Location Comparison
Of the 182 addresses on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4, 86, Forest Road, Colchester comes out as the 43rd largest and the 33rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £23k less expensive than the average property across the CO4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Unity Primary Academy300 m away
- Hazelmere Junior School1.0 km away
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery1.0 km away
- Colchester Academy900 m away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School2.8 km away
- St Helena School3.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hythe (Essex)|300 m away
- Colchester Town|1.8 km away
- Colchester|2.9 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.
