Valley Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 9NA, CO7 9JN, CO7 9LZ.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Valley Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £405,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £348,091. Average sale prices rose from £271,833 in 2016 to £405,000 in 2026 (+49%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% above the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% detached, 31% semi-detached, 27% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Valley Road range from £160,000 to £450,000. 96% of homes sold here were freehold and 4% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Valley Road ranks 154th for average price.
House prices on Valley Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 96% freehold and 4% leasehold across 27 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £348,091 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £307,188 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 7 | £292,286 | 4 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Valley Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 27 Aug 2026 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 4 Mar 2026 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Valley Road CO7 9LZ | 12 Aug 2025 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 31 Mar 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 20 Sep 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 20 Sep 2024 | £262,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 10 May 2024 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 8 Feb 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 4 Mar 2022 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 7 Jan 2022 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Valley Road CO7 9LZ | 15 Feb 2021 | £337,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 16 Dec 2020 | £312,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 16 Dec 2020 | £187,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 38, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 18 Sep 2020 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 15 Jul 2019 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 24 Aug 2018 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 2 Aug 2018 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 30 May 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 9 May 2018 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 22 Sep 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Valley Road CO7 9LZ | 31 Jul 2017 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 9 Sep 2016 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Valley Road CO7 9LZ | 29 Jul 2016 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 30 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Valley Road CO7 9JN | 4 Mar 2016 | £219,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Valley Road CO7 9LZ | 26 Feb 2016 | £302,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Valley Road CO7 9NA | 23 Feb 2016 | £345,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Valley Road | £355,000 (Sep 2020) → £410,000 (Mar 2022) | +15% over 1 yr |
| 41, Valley Road | £302,000 (Feb 2016) → £337,000 (Feb 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 31, Valley Road | £290,000 (Sep 2017) → £312,500 (Dec 2020) | +8% over 3 yrs |
| 11, Valley Road | £219,000 (Mar 2016) → £250,000 (May 2018) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 39, Valley Road | £280,000 (Jul 2016) → £310,000 (Jul 2017) | +11% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Valley Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfields Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Broomgrove Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Broomgrove Junior School 212 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge 223 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 96 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Alresford Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Market Field School and College 519 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Good Report | 2.0 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
- Wivenhoe station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Alresford (Essex) station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Queens Road (opp, High St) 3 min walk
- Co-op (opp, The Avenue) 4 min walk
- Co-op (o/s, The Avenue) 4 min walk
- Post Office (o/s, High St) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wivenhoe Surgery
Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Colchester · 0.2 mi - Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge, Colchester · 0.8 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 3.1 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wivenhoe Foodstore · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rowhedge Foodstore · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op University of Essex · 1.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 2.2 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 2.3 mi
Dentists
- Dental Distinction · 0.2 mi
- Wivenhoe Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Mersea Road Dental Surgery · 2.4 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,031 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,184 |
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 | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester 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 Valley Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.9% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 55.4% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 19.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.9% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53.2% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.4% | 29.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 10.4% |
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 Colchester.
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Estate agents near Valley Road
- Elms Price & Co 0.3 mi
- Sapphire Property Management 1.9 mi
- DMG Residential Sales and Lettings 2.3 mi
- Revell Estates Ltd. 2.7 mi
- Hardings 2.9 mi
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