Farthings, Colchester
Farthings, Colchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Farthings, Colchester to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,679 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 905 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Farthings, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £637,139 and an estimated rental value of £2,621 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Farthings, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Farthings, Colchester would be worth £668,996, with a potential rental value of £2,752 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £592,539, with a rental value of £2,438 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 Farthings, Colchester has decreased by £8,694 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £61 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
Farthings, Colchester occupies a 905 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 19 other houses in this postcode, 15 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Farthings, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Jun 2023.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Farthings, Colchester last changed hands on 1st May 2024, selling for £560,000. 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 dropped by 40.6% since May 2024.
- Sold May 2024£560,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 4.6 kilometres of Farthings, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Katoomba, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PR, a freehold house, sold at £760,000 on the 2nd September 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Sep 2025£760,000 | 4 Bed HouseLayer Breton HillKatoomba, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PR
- Sold Mar 2021£650,000 | 4 Bed HouseLayer Breton HillGreensleeves, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PP
- Sold Oct 2020£550,000 | 5 Bed HouseLayer Breton HillHillcrest, Layer Breton Hill, Colchester, CO2 0PP
•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 Farthings, Colchester as the 14th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 42 addresses on Layer Breton Hill, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2.
Against the CO2 postcode district average, it is £354k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.6kmBirch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 2.9kmLayer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 4.9kmCopford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 5.2kmThurstable School
- 5.7kmPaxman Academy
- 6.0kmThe Stanway School
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Public Transport Nearby
Marks Tey station is the nearest stop to Farthings, Colchester at 6.2 kilometres away.
- 6.2kmMarks Tey
- 8.3kmKelvedon
- 8.5kmColchester Town
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.
