Willowdene, Colchester
Willowdene, Colchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Willowdene, Colchester to be a mid-century freehold house with 721 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 554 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Willowdene, Colchester has an estimated sale value of £261,512 and an estimated rental value of £1,315 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 lies in the borough of Tendring, within the CO7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Willowdene, Colchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2018.
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 Willowdene, Colchester would be worth £274,588, with a potential rental value of £1,381 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £243,206, with a rental value of £1,223 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 Willowdene, Colchester has fallen by £1,784 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £29 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
Willowdene, Colchester occupies a 554 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 19th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Willowdene, Colchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Apr 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
Willowdene, Colchester last changed hands on 5th February 2025, selling for £284,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 7.6% since February 2025.
- Sold Feb 2025£284,000
- Sold Apr 2023£195,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.4 kilometres of Willowdene, Colchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 45, Brinkley Crescent, Colchester, CO4 3ED, a freehold house, sold at £270,000 on the 30th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in CO7.
•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 Willowdene, Colchester as the 48th largest and the 48th most expensive of the 48 addresses on Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7.
Against the CO7 postcode district average, it is £134k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.4kmSt John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
- 1.4kmParsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 1.5kmRoach Vale Primary School
- 1.8kmColchester Academy
- 2.2kmThe Gilberd School
- 2.3kmThe Trinity School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hythe (Essex) station is the nearest stop to Willowdene, Colchester at 3.1 kilometres away.
- 3.1kmHythe (Essex)
- 3.9kmColchester
- 4.0kmColchester Town
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
