Our Data Sources
The Briars, Colchester has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in August 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2013.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
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 The Briars, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £659,638 and a rental value of £2,287 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £584,251 and £2,025 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for The Briars, Colchester as measuring 1,077 m2.
That makes it the 5th largest plot in the postcode, where 5 of the 8 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
The Briars, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Jun 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (oil).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of The Briars, Colchester completed on 20th August 2014 at £420,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 46.5% over the period since August 2014.
- Sold Aug 2014£420,000
- Sold Oct 2009£310,000
- Sold Dec 2002£230,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 53 properties similar to The Briars, Colchester have sold within a radius of 4.0 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 8th April 2026, was Magnolia Cottage, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7QR, a freehold house which sold for £610,000.
Read more about house prices in CO5.
- Sold Apr 2026£610,000 | 4 Bed HouseMagnolia Cottage, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7QRMagnolia Cottage, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7QR
- Sold Feb 2026£670,000 | 5 Bed HouseOak Lodge, Abberton Road, Colchester, CO2 0JYOak Lodge, Abberton Road, Colchester, CO2 0JY
- Sold Feb 2026£685,000 | 5 Bed HouseClay Pots, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7QRClay Pots, Lower Road, Colchester, CO5 7QR
- Sold Mar 2025£655,000 | 5 Bed House8, Edward Marke Drive, Colchester, CO5 7LP8, Edward Marke Drive, Colchester, CO5 7LP
- Sold Feb 2024£585,000 | 5 Bed HouseHillcroft, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO5 7LEHillcroft, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO5 7LE
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 £710,313, ranging from £483,474 to £1,310,192.
- Lowlands
4 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £559,792
- Meadowcroft
4 Bed House | 50 m | Est. Value: £483,474
- Hall Barn
5 Bed House | 409 m | Est. Value: £1,310,192
- Pete Tye Bungalow
4 Bed House | 619 m | Est. Value: £620,641
- Gables Cottage
4 Bed House | 792 m | Est. Value: £609,994
Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Peldon Road, Peldon, Colchester, CO5, The Briars, Colchester comes out as the 4th largest and the 4th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £205k more expensive than the average property across the CO5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Langenhoe Community Primary School1.4 km away
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.9 km away
- Cherry Tree Academy4.0 km away
- The Thomas Lord Audley School5.3 km away
- Paxman Academy6.0 km away
- Philip Morant School and College6.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Wivenhoe|5.6 km away
- Colchester Town|7.3 km away
- Hythe (Essex)|7.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
