Flat 2, The Old Forge
Flat 2, The Old Forge
Description & Estimates
Public records show Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester to be a modern leasehold apartment with 473 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £131,902 and an estimated rental value of £818 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within The Old Forge, The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7.
The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 lies in the borough of Colchester, within the CO7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2025.
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 Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester would be worth £138,497, with a potential rental value of £859 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £122,669, with a rental value of £761 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 Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester has risen by £577 (0.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £27 (3.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.4%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Apr 2025.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester last changed hands on 26th August 2025, selling for £135,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 4.1% since August 2025.
- Sold Aug 2025£135,000
- Sold Oct 1999£35,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 710 metres of Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat 5, The Old Forge, The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QL, a leasehold flat, sold at £125,000 on the 24th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO7.
- Sold Apr 2025£125,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, The Old Forge, The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QLFlat 5, The Old Forge, The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QL
- Sold Sep 2023£125,000 | 1 Bed Flat10 Pylon Court, Elmstead Road, Colchester, CO7 9HX10 Pylon Court, Elmstead Road, Colchester, CO7 9HX
- Sold Mar 2017£122,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 3, The Old Forge, The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QLFlat 3, The Old Forge, The Cross, Colchester, CO7 9QL
•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 Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester as the 47th largest and the 50th most expensive of the 51 addresses on The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7.
Against the CO7 postcode district average, it is £264k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBroomgrove Infant School
- 400mBroomgrove Junior School
- 900mMillfields Primary School
- 3.5kmColchester Academy
- 4.1kmThe Thomas Lord Audley School
- 5.6kmColchester Royal Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Wivenhoe station is the nearest stop to Flat 2, The Old Forge, Colchester at 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmWivenhoe
- 2.7kmAlresford (Essex)
- 3.2kmHythe (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.
