Sold STC Detached

20 MELROSE ROAD

COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB

3 beds 2 baths 119 m² Listed 3 Apr 2016 (-3727d)

£460,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CO5 8JB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 MELROSE ROAD, COLCHESTER, WEST MERSEA, ESSEX CO5 8JB |
| Price | £460,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £455,000 Aug 2016 |

## Description

Blackwater Estates are delighted to present this rarely available detached period property, in a central village location, with three double bedrooms, master bedroom 14'6 x 10'2, en-suite to master, kitchen/diner 20'0 x  12'10, two further reception rooms, a plot measuring 174' meters x 52' meters with vehicular access to the rear garden, purpose built boat house/workshop, garage, south facing rear garden, early viewing is highly recommended.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266284) - Front Aspect
- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266286) - Front Aspect
- ![Entrance Porch](/listings/photos/53653300/266289) - Entrance Porch
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/53653300/266291) - Entrance Hall
- ![Stairs](/listings/photos/53653300/266293) - Stairs
- ![Kitchen/Breakf...](/listings/photos/53653300/266295) - Kitchen/Breakf...
- ![Kitchen/Breakf...](/listings/photos/53653300/266296) - Kitchen/Breakf...
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/53653300/266298) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/53653300/266300) - Lounge
- ![Utility](/listings/photos/53653300/266302) - Utility
- ![Cloakroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266304) - Cloakroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266308) - Master Bedroom
- ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/53653300/266311) - En-Suite
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/53653300/266315) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/53653300/266319) - Bedroom Three
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/53653300/266323) - Family Bathroom
- ![Boat House](/listings/photos/53653300/266326) - Boat House
- ![Rear Aspect Ha...](/listings/photos/53653300/266329) - Rear Aspect Ha...
- ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/53653300/266333) - Rear Aspect
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53653300/266335) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/53653300/266336) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/53653300/266337) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/53653300/266338) - Energy Perform...

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12683309
- **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/12/2017
- **Work Completed:** 10/11/2017
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12139740
- **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/01/2017
- **Work Completed:** 13/12/2016
- **Items:** 16 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3660785
- **Address:** 20 Melrose Road, West Mersea, CO5 8JB
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/04/2006
- **Work Completed:** 10/02/2006
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £455,000 | 19/08/2016 | Detached |
| 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £303,000 | 25/04/2006 | Detached |
| 20 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £180,000 | 15/03/2002 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU | £435,000 | 20/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £567,500 | 16/11/2023 | Detached |
| WEST MERSEA HALL, 4 HIGH STREET, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QD | £1,375,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £240,000 | 04/08/2023 | Detached |
| 7 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £620,000 | 10/02/2023 | Detached |
| 6 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £620,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 1 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR | £725,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| THE SYCAMORES, 13 GROVE AVENUE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AE | £850,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |
| 26 REYMEAD CLOSE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8DN | £325,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached |
| 67 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QN | £805,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
| 44 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JA | £470,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 44 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU | £745,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 5 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HT | £745,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £635,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB | £725,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 47 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QJ | £620,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £533,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £684,808 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £531,161 (70 Detached, CO5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Colchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,095/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,217/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.6%
- **10y growth:** 2.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 35%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

Front Aspect Front Aspect Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Stairs Kitchen/Breakf... Kitchen/Breakf... Lounge Lounge Utility Cloakroom Master Bedroom En-Suite Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Family Bathroom Boat House Rear Aspect Ha... Rear Aspect Rear Garden Rear Garden

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Property details

Floor area

119 m²

Last sold

£455,000 Aug 2016

Local average

£531,161 (-13.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,054 of 33,755)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Three Double Bedroom Period House
Central Village Location
Plot Size 174' x 52' With South Facing Rear Garden
Kitchen/Diner 20'0 x 12'10
Master Bedroom 14'6 x 10'2 With En-Suite
Brick Built Boat House/Workshop With Three Phase Power
Reception Two 10'11 x 10'2
Vehicular Access To Rear Garden
Garage With Power And Light
Gas Central Heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Blackwater Estates are delighted to present this rarely available detached period property, in a central village location, with three double bedrooms, master bedroom 14'6 x 10'2, en-suite to master, kitchen/diner 20'0 x 12'10, two further reception rooms, a plot measuring 174' meters x 52' meters with vehicular access to the rear garden, purpose built boat house/workshop, garage, south facing rear garden, early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

West Mersea

Black Water Estates

Reference: 53653300

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Perform...

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12683309

Property Details

Street: 20 Melrose Road

Town: West Mersea

Postcode: CO5 8JB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/12/2017

Work Completed: 10/11/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12139740

Property Details

Street: 20 Melrose Road

Town: West Mersea

Postcode: CO5 8JB

Installation Details

Items: 16 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 09/01/2017

Work Completed: 13/12/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3660785

Property Details

Street: 20 Melrose Road

Town: West Mersea

Postcode: CO5 8JB

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/04/2006

Work Completed: 10/02/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

153% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/08/2016 (9 years ago)	£455,000	+50.2%
Sold	25/04/2006 (20 years ago)	£303,000	+68.3%
Sold	15/03/2002 (24 years ago)	£180,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
36 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU	£435,000	20/11/2023	Detached
2 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR	£567,500	16/11/2023	Detached
WEST MERSEA HALL, 4 HIGH STREET, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QD	£1,375,000	24/08/2023	Detached
Same street 21 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB	£240,000	04/08/2023	Detached
7 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR	£620,000	10/02/2023	Detached
6 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR	£620,000	31/01/2023	Detached
1 OYSTER CATCHER WALK, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8FR	£725,000	16/12/2022	Detached
THE SYCAMORES, 13 GROVE AVENUE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8AE	£850,000	13/07/2022	Detached
26 REYMEAD CLOSE, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8DN	£325,000	18/01/2022	Detached
67 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QN	£805,000	02/12/2021	Detached
44 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JA	£470,000	30/09/2021	Detached
44 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HU	£745,000	29/09/2021	Detached
5 YORICK ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8HT	£745,000	14/09/2021	Detached
Same street 26 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB	£635,000	29/07/2021	Detached
Same street 28 MELROSE ROAD, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8JB	£725,000	30/06/2021	Detached
47 CHURCHFIELDS, WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO5 8QJ	£620,000	29/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £533,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £684,808 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.6%

10y growth 2.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Colchester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 15.1%

10y (index) 35%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Colchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,095/mo

Realistic £1,217/mo

Optimistic £1,339/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Mersea Island Trading Post	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Church	0.1 miles
Shop	The Deli	0.1 miles
Bus stop	High Street	0.1 miles
University	University of Essex	5.7 miles
Train station	Wivenhoe	5.8 miles
Hospital	Chavasse V C House	6.4 miles
Train station	Alresford	6.4 miles
University	University Quays	7.0 miles
Hospital	Oaks Hospital	8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	9
Anti-social behaviour	3
Public order	3
Shoplifting	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	19

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Mersea Island School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 May 2023
St Cedd's Church of England Primary School	Primary	3.7 miles	Good — 20 Jun 2017
Langenhoe Community Primary School	Primary	3.7 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2023
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	4.9 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

Max investor price (0.8%) £152,125

Target investor price (1%) £121,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).