Our Data Sources
Forge Cottage, Colchester has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2021.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Forge Cottage, Colchester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £854,211 and a rental value of £2,321 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £756,587 and a rental value of £2,056 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Forge Cottage, Colchester sits on a plot of 3,204 m2.
We have plot size data on 7 out of 9 other houses in the postcode and Forge Cottage, Colchester sits on the largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Forge Cottage, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of G. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Jul 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Forge Cottage, Colchester was last sold on 19th July 2021 for £740,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 5.6%.
- Sold Jul 2021£740,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 14 sales of properties similar to Forge Cottage, Colchester within a radius of 2.0 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Fan Hill House, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO5 7BH, a freehold house which sold for £745,000 on the 24th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO5.
- Sold Oct 2025£745,000 | 5 Bed HouseFan Hill House, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO5 7BHFan Hill House, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO5 7BH
- Sold Nov 2018£650,000 | 5 Bed HouseColby Lodge, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO5 7AUColby Lodge, Chapel Road, Colchester, CO5 7AU
- Sold Nov 2018£760,000 | 5 Bed HouseOld West House, Upper Haye Lane, Colchester, CO5 7AAOld West House, Upper Haye Lane, Colchester, CO5 7AA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5 has a total of 43 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Forge Cottage, Colchester is the 6th largest and the 3rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £390k more expensive than the average property in CO5.
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Schools Nearby
- Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School400 m away
- St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge1.5 km away
- Langenhoe Community Primary School2.5 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School3.9 km away
- Colchester Academy5.7 km away
- Paxman Academy5.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Wivenhoe|1.9 km away
- Alresford (Essex)|4.1 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|4.8 km away
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.
