Birches, Colchester
Birches, Colchester
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Birches, Colchester is a mid-century freehold house with 1,937 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 1,817 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Birches, Colchester is £791,052 and the estimated rental value is £2,207 per month.
Spring Gardens Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 is located in the borough of Colchester within the CO6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Birches, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 Birches, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £830,605 and a rental value of £2,318 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £735,679 and a rental value of £2,053 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Birches, Colchester has dropped by £16,264 (2.1%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £50 per month (2.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Birches, Colchester sits on a plot of 1,817 m2.
We have plot size data on 6 out of 7 other houses in the postcode and Birches, Colchester sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Birches, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Apr 2015.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Birches, Colchester was last sold on 16th December 2020 for £725,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since December 2020, the market for similar properties has risen by 2.9%.
- Sold Dec 2020£725,000
- Sold Feb 2000£220,000
- Sold Mar 1999£185,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Birches, Colchester within a radius of 3.8 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Holly Cottage, Popes Lane, Colchester, CO6 2DZ, a freehold house which sold for £775,000 on the 18th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO6.
- Sold Aug 2025£775,000 | 4 Bed HousePopes LaneHolly Cottage, Popes Lane, Colchester, CO6 2DZ
- Sold Feb 2025£710,000 | 4 Bed HouseSpring Gardens RoadSpringfields, Spring Gardens Road, Colchester, CO6 2DW
- Sold Nov 2007£457,007 | 4 Bed HouseSpring Gardens RoadElm Cottage, Spring Gardens Road, Colchester, CO6 2DW
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Spring Gardens Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 has a total of 27 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Birches, Colchester is the 6th largest and the most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £347k more expensive than the average property in CO6.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mChappel CofE Controlled Primary School
- 2.7kmGreat Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 2.8kmFordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 7.0kmThe Stanway School
- 7.2kmHonywood School
- 8.4kmThe Ramsey Academy, Halstead
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Birches, Colchester is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, which is 400 metres away.
- 400mChappel & Wakes Colne
- 4.9kmMarks Tey
- 5.3kmBures
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
