4, Longridge, CO4 3FB

4 Longridge is a 118 m² / 1,270 sq ft detached home in Colchester. It sold for £129,000 in July 1999. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £516k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £323k to £441k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 1999 £129,000 13.4% 11.3%
Mar 1997 £97,000 na na
Internal area
118 square metres (1,270 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,093 per square metre (£102 per square foot) in Jul 1999. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,375 per square metre (£406 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 1999 £129,000 £1,093 £516,279 £4,375
Mar 1997 £97,000 £822 £489,130 £4,145

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 118 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £516,279. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Colchester are now selling for between £2,740 and £3,740 per square metre (£254 and £347 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 118 m², this implies a valuation between £323,000 and £441,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
624 square metres (6,717 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
16 April 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
118 sqm (1,270 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

4 Longridge is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £516,279.
  • Based on an internal area of 118 m² and recent prices in Colchester, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £323,000 to £441,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 4 Longridge last sold for £129,000 in July 1999.

HouseMetric shows 4 Longridge as 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 16 April 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 4 Longridge was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

4 Longridge is in postcode CO4 3FB, in Colchester. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Longridge, CO4 3FB or analysis of the Colchester property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.