The Old Forge House Straight Road

    THE OLD FORGE HOUSE, STRAIGHT ROAD, BOXTED, COLCHESTER, CO4 5QN

    This detached freehold property on Straight Road last sold in November 2025 for £510,000. Based on price growth in the CO4 district since then, its estimated current value is £510,000 — placing it in the 80th percentile nationally and the 89th percentile within CO4. The property covers 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £3,493 per m². The EPC rating is E, with a potential rating of C.

    Type

    Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    1,572 sq ft

    146 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £510,000

    Nov 2025

    Estimated Valuation

    £510,000

    Est. £/sq ft

    £325/sq ft

    £3,493/m²

    Property Details

    TypeDetached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formDetached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: 1900-1929
    Habitable rooms3
    Main fueloil (not community)
    EPC currentE
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area1,572 sq ft (146 m²)
    EPC dateFeb 2023
    WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil

    Transaction History

    7 Nov 2025

    £510,000

    8 Dec 2023

    £447,500

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£510,000
    Value per sq ft / m²£325/sq ft (£3,493/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    CO4 district percentile89th percentile
    National percentile80th percentile

    District Context — CO4

    CO4 covers the Colchester area in Essex, positioned in the southeast of England. It is a mixed residential and commuter district with a blend of urban and suburban character, serving both local families and those working further afield.

    Average Property Price - CO4

    £347,292

    55

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - CO4

    £34,873

    31

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CO4

    4.6%

    82

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CO

    4.8%

    93

    National percentile

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