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    Rainbow Cottage The Street

    RAINBOW COTTAGE, THE STREET, CHAPPEL, COLCHESTER, CO6 2DD

    This detached freehold property on The Street last sold in April 2001 for £122,000. Based on price growth in the CO6 district since then, its estimated current value is £355,991 — placing it in the 60th percentile nationally and the 39th percentile within CO6. The property covers 225 m² (2,422 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £1,582 per m². The EPC rating is E, with a potential rating of C.

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    Type

    Detached

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    2,422 sq ft

    225 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £122,000

    Apr 2001

    Estimated Valuation

    £355,991

    Est. £/sq ft

    £147/sq ft

    £1,582/m²

    Property Details

    TypeDetached
    TenureFreehold
    Built formDetached
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: before 1900
    Habitable rooms9
    Main fueloil (not community)
    EPC currentE
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area2,422 sq ft (225 m²)
    EPC dateDec 2024
    WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil, Boiler and radiators, oil

    Transaction History

    12 Apr 2001

    £122,000

    28 Aug 1998

    £70,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£355,991
    Value per sq ft / m²£147/sq ft (£1,582/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    CO6 district percentile39th percentile
    National percentile60th percentile

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    District Context — CO6

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    CO6 covers Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex, positioned in the eastern part of the county. It is a diverse community blending urban amenities with semi-rural neighbourhoods, appealing to families, commuters, and those seeking a balance between town and countryside.

    Average Property Price - CO6

    £433,639

    74

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Aug 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CO6

    £46,009

    79

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CO6

    2.1%

    24

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CO

    4.6%

    87

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Aug 2026

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