Elmhurst, Colchester
Elmhurst, Colchester
Description & Estimates







Public records show Elmhurst, Colchester to be an early-century freehold house with 2,400 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,080 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Elmhurst, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £803,978 and an estimated rental value of £2,543 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 lies in the borough of Tendring, within the CO7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Elmhurst, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2020 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
In very good condition, we estimate Elmhurst, Colchester would be worth £844,177, with a potential rental value of £2,670 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £747,700, with a rental value of £2,365 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Elmhurst, Colchester has fallen by £1,871 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £61 (2.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.8%.
Plot Size
Elmhurst, Colchester occupies a 1,080 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 5 other houses in this postcode, 3 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
Elmhurst, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Sep 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Elmhurst, Colchester last changed hands on 4th September 2020, selling for £680,000. 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 risen by 43.1% since September 2020.
- Sold Sep 2020£680,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.4 kilometres of Elmhurst, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 7, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH, a freehold house, sold at £750,000 on the 22nd July 2024.
Read more about house prices in CO7.
- Sold Jul 2024£750,000 | 5 Bed House7, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH7, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH
- Sold Mar 2023£705,000 | 5 Bed House8, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH8, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH
- Sold Feb 2023£750,000 | 5 Bed House9, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH9, Hart Avenue, Colchester, CO7 7GH
•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 Elmhurst, Colchester as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 10 addresses on School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7.
Against the CO7 postcode district average, it is £408k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mElmstead Primary School
- 2.8kmSt George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
- 2.8kmMillfields Primary School
- 4.2kmColchester Academy
- 6.4kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 6.6kmThe Gilberd School
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Public Transport Nearby
Alresford (Essex) station is the nearest stop to Elmhurst, Colchester at 2.9 kilometres away.
- 2.9kmAlresford (Essex)
- 3.7kmWivenhoe
- 4.7kmHythe (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

