Barley Lane, Elmstead, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 7GY.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Barley Lane, Elmstead, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 7 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £408,382. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% detached, 35% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Barley Lane range from £315,000 to £435,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Barley Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Barley Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £408,382 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £384,967 | 7 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Barley Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 7 Aug 2025 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 2 Dec 2022 | £407,400 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 28 Nov 2022 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 25 Nov 2022 | £407,400 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 16 Nov 2022 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 31 Oct 2022 | £315,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 31 Oct 2022 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 20 Oct 2022 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 14 Oct 2022 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 13 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 7 Oct 2022 | £407,400 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 31 Aug 2022 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 26 Aug 2022 | £407,400 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 25 Aug 2022 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 29 Jul 2022 | £407,400 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 15 Jul 2022 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 8 Jul 2022 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 21 Dec 2020 | £1,750,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Barley Lane CO7 7GY | 9 Oct 2020 | £337,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Barley Lane | £425,000 (Oct 2022) → £435,000 (Aug 2025) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 3, Barley Lane | £337,000 (Oct 2020) → £1,750,000 (Dec 2020) → £415,000 (Aug 2022) | +23% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Barley Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Market Field School and College 519 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Millfields Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Alresford (Essex) station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Wivenhoe station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oatlands (opp, Colchester Rd) 2 min walk
- Oatlands (adj, Colchester Rd) 3 min walk
- Blossomwood Farm (opp, Colchester Rd) 7 min walk
- Chapel Ln (adj, Clacton Rd) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 2.2 mi - Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 2.5 mi - Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 3.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Elmstead Market · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 2.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Dental Distinction · 2.2 mi
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 2.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 605 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,542 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 77% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tendring with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Barley Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.8% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 38.6% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 26.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 39.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.6% | 25.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 28.1% | 10.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 27.6% | 43.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 20.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tendring.
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Estate agents near Barley Lane
- Elms Price & Co 2.3 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 2.6 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 2.7 mi
- William H Brown 2.8 mi
- Hardings 2.9 mi
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