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Property Price Trends
CO2 8ZD
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the CO2 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
CO2

Most Expensive Property
£850,000
3a Hawkins Road, CO2 8JY
Sold: 01 August 2023

Cheapest Property
£106,000
Charter House 101 Ebony Close, CO2 9LX
Sold: 26 February 2024

£309,000
The average house price in Colchester was £309,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 3.0% from November 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (2.0%) over the same period.
£1,135
Private rents rose to an average of £1,135 in December 2024, an annual increase of 10.7% from £1,025 in December 2023. This was higher than the rise in the East of England (8.4%) over the year.
£264,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £264,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 3.9% higher than the average of £254,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£313,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £313,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 3.0% higher than the average of £303,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Colchester, E07000071). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in CO2 8ZD?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the CO2 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Essex?
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Essex, the property market has seen steady growth in house prices over the past year. According to the latest data, the average house price in Essex is £351,000, with popular areas such as Chelmsford, Colchester, and Brentwood showing above-average price appreciation. The availability of housing stock in Essex is relatively stable, with a good variety of properties ranging from terraced houses to detached homes. However, competition among buyers remains high, especially in sought-after postcodes like CM1, CO1, and CM14. Homebuyers looking to purchase in Essex should be prepared to act quickly and make competitive offers to secure their desired property.
Renters
Rent prices in Essex have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, and Harlow, where demand for rental properties is high. Availability of rental stock in Essex is somewhat limited, particularly in desirable postcode regions like SS1, SS14, and CM20. Renters in Essex should be prepared to pay above-average prices and act quickly to secure a rental property in the current competitive market.
Investors
For investors looking to buy property in Essex, the market offers good potential for capital growth and rental yield. House prices have been steadily increasing, making Essex a profitable investment opportunity. Rental demand is strong in popular areas like Braintree, Billericay, and Witham, with average rental yields ranging from 4% to 6%. Availability of investment properties is moderate, with opportunities for buy-to-let properties in postcode regions such as CM7, CM11, and CM8. Investors in Essex should consider the long-term potential of the market and be prepared to act decisively to secure profitable properties.
Homebuyers
For homebuyers in Essex, the property market has seen steady growth in house prices over the past year. According to the latest data, the average house price in Essex is £351,000, with popular areas such as Chelmsford, Colchester, and Brentwood showing above-average price appreciation. The availability of housing stock in Essex is relatively stable, with a good variety of properties ranging from terraced houses to detached homes. However, competition among buyers remains high, especially in sought-after postcodes like CM1, CO1, and CM14. Homebuyers looking to purchase in Essex should be prepared to act quickly and make competitive offers to secure their desired property.


Renters
Rent prices in Essex have also been on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property standing at around £1,200. Popular rental areas include Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, and Harlow, where demand for rental properties is high. Availability of rental stock in Essex is somewhat limited, particularly in desirable postcode regions like SS1, SS14, and CM20. Renters in Essex should be prepared to pay above-average prices and act quickly to secure a rental property in the current competitive market.
Investors
For investors looking to buy property in Essex, the market offers good potential for capital growth and rental yield. House prices have been steadily increasing, making Essex a profitable investment opportunity. Rental demand is strong in popular areas like Braintree, Billericay, and Witham, with average rental yields ranging from 4% to 6%. Availability of investment properties is moderate, with opportunities for buy-to-let properties in postcode regions such as CM7, CM11, and CM8. Investors in Essex should consider the long-term potential of the market and be prepared to act decisively to secure profitable properties.

Last updated on 31 Jul 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for CO2 8ZD
Estimated yield for property investors
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Yield
The estimated yield for the CO2 8ZD postcode area is %, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in CO2 8ZD?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around CO2 8ZD that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
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19 December 2023 | £235,000 | 4 Pembroke Close, Colchester, CO2 8AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
17 November 2023 | £315,000 | 291 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
29 January 2024 | £250,000 | 2 Speedwell Road, Colchester, CO2 8DS | Terraced | Freehold |
13 October 2023 | £110,000 | Old Heath Congregational Church Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DZ | Other | Freehold |
01 December 2023 | £142,000 | 87 Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
07 November 2023 | £180,000 | 98 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
01 August 2023 | £850,000 | 3a Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2 8JY | Other | Freehold |
15 December 2023 | £300,000 | 22 Wych Elm, Colchester, CO2 8PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
29 February 2024 | £425,000 | 320 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8QY | Detached | Freehold |
24 November 2023 | £250,000 | 5 John Lawrence Walk, Colchester, CO2 8WP | Terraced | Freehold |
01 December 2023 | £320,000 | 8 James Gore Drive, Colchester, CO2 8WZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
10 August 2023 | £165,000 | 15 Richard Day Walk, Colchester, CO2 8XQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
15 December 2023 | £192,000 | 1 Armidale Walk, Colchester, CO2 8XS | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
21 December 2023 | £175,000 | Keel Point 9 Ship Wharf, Colchester, CO2 8YS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
31 July 2023 | £182,000 | Keel Point 25 Ship Wharf, Colchester, CO2 8YS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
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15 December 2023 | £320,000 | 4 Gosfield Road, Colchester, CO2 0AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
17 November 2023 | £287,000 | 3 Wethersfield Road, Colchester, CO2 0BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
12 June 2020 | £300,000 | 1 West Donyland Court, Colchester, CO2 0BR | Detached | Freehold |
22 November 2023 | £290,000 | 4 Maraschino Crescent, Colchester, CO2 0DN | Terraced | Freehold |
17 August 2022 | £637,000 | Rows Farm Church Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EU | Other | Freehold |
22 June 2023 | £215,000 | Stephenson House 17 Cavalry Road, Colchester, CO2 7BZ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
19 February 2024 | £178,000 | 25 Shrubland Road, Colchester, CO2 7EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
24 November 2023 | £270,500 | 39 Cromwell Road, Colchester, CO2 7EN | Terraced | Freehold |
08 April 2022 | £125,000 | 21 Flat 3 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
10 November 2023 | £262,500 | 85 Kensington Road, Colchester, CO2 7FF | Terraced | Freehold |
23 November 2023 | £380,000 | 4 Kensington Road, Colchester, CO2 7FH | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
29 February 2024 | £302,500 | 8 Crimea Walk, Colchester, CO2 7GF | Terraced | Freehold |
11 December 2023 | £227,500 | 27 Sergeant Street, Colchester, CO2 7GR | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
19 August 2022 | £320,000 | 4 Barside Terrace, Colchester, CO2 7HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
22 March 2024 | £370,000 | 3 Cannons Close, Colchester, CO2 7JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
26 October 2022 | £360,000 | 31 Rainsborowe Road, Colchester, CO2 7JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
28 November 2023 | £290,000 | 86 Winchester Road, Colchester, CO2 7LL | Terraced | Freehold |
29 September 2023 | £200,000 | 116a Bourne Road, Colchester, CO2 7LP | Flat/Maisonette | Freehold |
27 August 2021 | £271,000 | 5 Camlet Way, Colchester, CO2 7NS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
21 December 2023 | £140,000 | 124 Berechurch Road, Colchester, CO2 7QE | Terraced | Freehold |
16 February 2024 | £295,000 | 5 Mario Way, Colchester, CO2 7QN | Terraced | Freehold |
23 February 2024 | £385,000 | 170 Berechurch Road, Colchester, CO2 7QQ | Detached | Freehold |
31 October 2023 | £230,000 | 182 Berechurch Road, Colchester, CO2 7QQ | Terraced | Freehold |
29 February 2024 | £225,000 | 30 Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RW | Terraced | Freehold |
24 November 2023 | £315,000 | 5 Circus Square, Colchester, CO2 7TG | Terraced | Freehold |
06 March 2024 | £190,000 | Whitworth House 25 Stable Road, Colchester, CO2 7TL | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
29 April 2022 | £271,500 | Lancer House Flat 15 Butt Road, Colchester, CO2 7WE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
12 May 2023 | £346,500 | Lancer House Flat 5 Butt Road, Colchester, CO2 7WE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
29 February 2024 | £200,000 | Lancer House Flat 31 Butt Road, Colchester, CO2 7WE | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
21 October 2022 | £335,000 | 17 Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
13 November 2023 | £235,000 | 59 Hooper Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9FE | Flat/Maisonette | Freehold |
10 November 2023 | £360,000 | 56 Hooper Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9FE | Detached | Freehold |
01 March 2024 | £195,000 | Reverdy House Flat 5 Earlswood Way, Colchester, CO2 9JP | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
26 February 2024 | £106,000 | Charter House 101 Ebony Close, Colchester, CO2 9LX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
23 December 2022 | £400,000 | 7 Hawaii Drive, Colchester, CO2 9RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
23 December 2022 | £345,000 | 2 Hawaii Drive, Colchester, CO2 9RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
20 January 2023 | £345,000 | 4 Hawaii Drive, Colchester, CO2 9RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
23 December 2022 | £385,000 | 7 Peckover Terrace, Colchester, CO2 9RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
23 December 2022 | £345,000 | 3 Peckover Terrace, Colchester, CO2 9RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
22 December 2022 | £437,000 | 11 Peckover Terrace, Colchester, CO2 9RZ | Detached | Freehold |
23 December 2022 | £345,000 | 5 Peckover Terrace, Colchester, CO2 9RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
28 April 2023 | £495,000 | 1 Peckover Terrace, Colchester, CO2 9RZ | Detached | Freehold |
13 December 2023 | £515,000 | 7 Tumulus Way, Colchester, CO2 9SD | Detached | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around CO2 8ZD during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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