Town sold prices
House prices in Colchester
Real HM Land Registry sales for Colchester. 5,576 completed transactions in the last 24 months, with a median sale price of £328k.
Median sold price (24m)
£328k
Average sold price (24m)
£379k
Recorded sales
5,576
Top property type
Detached
About the Colchester market
Colchester has seen 5,576 recorded property sales in the last two years, with prices typically settling around £328k. The mix of homes changing hands is dominated by detached, which shapes both asking and achieved prices across the area.
Sold price data on this page comes directly from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and covers every registered residential transaction — freehold and leasehold, new build and existing homes. Because the figures reflect completed sales rather than asking prices, they are the most reliable indicator of what buyers actually paid in Colchester.
To understand the current market, compare the sold prices below with live asking prices on Gaffbee. If asking prices sit well above recent sold values, expect longer negotiations; if they cluster near the sold median, homes in Colchester are pricing to move.
Sales by property type
- Detached1,888 sales
- Semi-detached1,640 sales
- Terraced1,121 sales
- Flat718 sales
- Other209 sales
12-month price trend
Monthly median sold price in Colchester.
Recent sales in Colchester
No recent sales recorded yet. Check back after the next HM Land Registry release.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sold house price in Colchester?
Over the last 24 months the average sold price in Colchester was £379,490 and the median was £327,500, based on 5,576 HM Land Registry transactions.
How often is the Colchester sold price data updated?
Gaffbee refreshes sold price data monthly from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. New sales usually appear within four to six weeks of completion.
Which property type sells most often in Colchester?
Detached homes account for the largest share of recent sales in Colchester. You can filter by detached, semi-detached, terraced and flats on the main sold prices search.
Are new-build sales included for Colchester?
Yes. Every new-build transaction registered with HM Land Registry appears alongside existing homes, and you can filter to show only new builds if you need to.
Can I see the sale history for a specific street in Colchester?
Search the street name in the main sold prices tool. Results show every recorded transaction with the address, tenure, property type and completion date.
How do sold prices in Colchester compare with asking prices?
Sold prices reflect what buyers actually paid, while asking prices are what sellers hope to achieve. Compare the median sold price of £327,500 with live listings on Gaffbee to gauge how ambitious current asking prices in Colchester are.
Which estate agents sell the most homes in Colchester?
You can see agents currently listing homes in Colchester, together with their live stock and recent sold-price coverage, on the Gaffbee find-an-agent directory.
Should I use sold prices to value my home in Colchester?
Yes — recent nearby sales are the strongest signal of value. The Gaffbee Smart estimate combines HM Land Registry sold prices with live market data for Colchester to produce an instant, evidence-backed valuation.
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