139 Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XG is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 334 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £89,028 , which equates to approximately £267 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jan 2015 for £66,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,028, representing a 34.9% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £89,028 is:

  • 62.1% lower than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 61.7% lower than the average in the CO4 3XG postcode area
  • and 72.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO4 3XG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
334 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£89,028
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£267
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

139 Forest Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 3XG

20 th / 20
Price Rank
62% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
63% smaller than average
10 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3XG , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£89,028
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
30 Jan 2015
£66,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

79C Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 27 Jan 2012
79A Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 27 Jan 2012
79B Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2010
79D Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH
rooms: 2
size: 377 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2009

Data Sources

The property at 139 Forest Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3XG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jan 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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