Our Data Sources
97, Forest Road, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2021.
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.
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 97, Forest Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £301,409 and a rental value of £1,488 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £266,962 and £1,318 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 97, Forest Road, Colchester as measuring 201 m2.
That makes it the 15th largest plot in the postcode, where all 25 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
97, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Jul 2021.
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 97, Forest Road, Colchester completed on 19th August 2015 at £200,000 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 82.3% over the period since August 2015.
- Sold Aug 2015£200,000
- Sold Jun 2014£185,000
- Sold Jul 2005£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 163 properties similar to 97, Forest Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 490 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 11th February 2026, was 44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL, a freehold house which sold for £320,000.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold Feb 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL44, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL
- Sold Feb 2026£265,000 | 4 Bed House3, Sullivan Close, Colchester, CO4 3UL3, Sullivan Close, Colchester, CO4 3UL
- Sold Jan 2026£320,000 | 4 Bed House22, Tippett Close, Colchester, CO4 3UJ22, Tippett Close, Colchester, CO4 3UJ
- Sold Jan 2026£271,000 | 4 Bed House30, Cyril Child Close, Colchester, CO4 3XU30, Cyril Child Close, Colchester, CO4 3XU
- Sold Oct 2025£285,000 | 3 Bed House50, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL50, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3RL
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 £268,151, ranging from £215,338 to £379,711.
- 95 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £250,323
- 93 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £261,363
- 101 Forest Road
4 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £304,284
- 91 Forest Road
3 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £250,323
- 89 Forest Road
5 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £379,711
Location Comparison
Of the 182 addresses on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4, 97, Forest Road, Colchester comes out as the 19th largest and the 35th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £21k less expensive than the average property across the CO4 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Unity Primary Academy100 m away
- Hazelmere Junior School1.0 km away
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery1.0 km away
- Colchester Academy900 m away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School2.9 km away
- Colchester Royal Grammar School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hythe (Essex)|400 m away
- Colchester Town|1.9 km away
- Colchester|3.0 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












