Our Data Sources
Breton Cottage, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2024.
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.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Breton Cottage, Colchester would be worth £471,498, with a potential rental value of £2,023 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £417,612, with a rental value of £1,792 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
Breton Cottage, Colchester occupies a 776 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Breton Cottage, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Jun 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Breton Cottage, Colchester last changed hands on 1st April 2015, selling for £262,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.0% since April 2015.
- Sold Apr 2015£262,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 29 sales of comparable properties within 4.6 kilometres of Breton Cottage, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Little Chart, Pudding Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NE, a freehold house, sold at £380,000 on the 17th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Feb 2026£380,000 | 3 Bed HouseLittle Chart, Pudding Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NELittle Chart, Pudding Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NE
- Sold Mar 2025£275,000 | 3 Bed HouseDunroamin, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PRDunroamin, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PR
- Sold May 2018£445,000 | 3 Bed HouseHillary, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PRHillary, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Breton Cottage, Colchester as the 37th largest and the 32nd most expensive of the 42 addresses on Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £164k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.8 km away
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.0 km away
- Milldene Primary School4.9 km away
- Thurstable School5.1 km away
- Paxman Academy5.9 km away
- The Stanway School6.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Marks Tey|6.4 km away
- Kelvedon|8.3 km away
- Colchester Town|8.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show standard broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Standard Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
