Our Data Sources
79C, Forest Road, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in January 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2018.
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
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 79C, Forest Road, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £140,081 and a rental value of £897 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £124,072 and £795 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
79C, Forest Road, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Sep 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using room heaters (electric).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 79C, Forest Road, Colchester completed on 27th January 2012 at £92,500 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 69.9% over the period since January 2012.
- Sold Jan 2012£92,500
- Sold Sep 2008£100,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2009 39 properties similar to 79C, Forest Road, Colchester have sold within a radius of 500 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 6th May 2025, was 197, Avon Way, Colchester, CO4 3YS, a leasehold flat which sold for £122,000.
Read more about house prices in CO4.
- Sold May 2025£122,000 | 2 Bed Flat197, Avon Way, Colchester, CO4 3YS197, Avon Way, Colchester, CO4 3YS
- Sold Apr 2023£141,000 | 2 Bed Flat109B, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XG109B, Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XG
- Sold Jul 2021£150,000 | 2 Bed Flat34, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD34, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD
- Sold Feb 2021£165,000 | 2 Bed Flat46, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD46, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD
- Sold Nov 2020£95,000 | 2 Bed Flat20, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD20, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD
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 £256,799, ranging from £133,411 to £379,711.
- 79B Forest Road
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £133,894
- 79A Forest Road
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £133,411
- 79D Forest Road
2 Bed Flat | 0 m | Est. Value: £133,703
- 81 Forest Road
4 Bed House | 13 m | Est. Value: £290,118
- 77 Forest Road
4 Bed House | 14 m | Est. Value: £294,176
Location Comparison
Of the 182 addresses on Forest Road, Colchester, CO4, 79C, Forest Road, Colchester comes out as the 160th largest and the 151st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £175k 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.
