Our Data Sources
The Gorse, Colchester has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2018.
We combine this information with public data 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
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 Gorse, Colchester, we estimate a market value of £543,799 and a rental value of £2,237 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £481,651 and £1,981 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for The Gorse, Colchester as measuring 491 m2.
That makes it the 3rd largest plot in the postcode, where 9 of the 15 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
The Gorse, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Feb 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to The Gorse, Colchester have sold within a radius of 4.7 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 19th December 2025, was Lilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NH, a freehold house which sold for £490,000.
Read more about house prices in CO2.
- Sold Dec 2025£490,000 | 4 Bed HouseLilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NHLilac Cottage, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO2 0NH
- Sold Jul 2024£495,000 | 4 Bed House6, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NF6, Birch Street, Colchester, CO2 0NF
- Sold Nov 2016£430,000 | 4 Bed HouseHeathfields House, Crayes Green, Colchester, CO2 0PNHeathfields House, Crayes Green, Colchester, CO2 0PN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 15 addresses on Crayes Green, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2, The Gorse, Colchester comes out as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £235k more expensive than the average property across the CO2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.2kmBirch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 2.6kmLayer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 4.5kmCopford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 5.3kmThurstable School
- 5.4kmPaxman Academy
- 5.6kmThe Stanway School
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Public Transport Nearby
- 5.9kmMarks Tey
- 8.1kmColchester Town
- 8.3kmKelvedon
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
