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SANDRA COURT, SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO2 7BJ

1 beds 1 baths 49 m² Listed 7 May 2025 (-452d)

£135,000

Reduced on 6 Jun 2025

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# 1 bedroom maisonette for sale (CO2 7BJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2, SANDRA COURT, SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO2 7BJ |
| Price | £135,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £135,000 Oct 2025 |

## Description

The property features its own private entrance, leading to a hallway that connects to a bedroom with an incorporated 'work from home' area, a bathroom, a spacious living room, and a kitchen equipped with fitted units, a single oven, an induction hob with an extractor fan, integrated washer/dryer, and space for a fridge freezer.

Additionally, the property boasts a private rear garden with a decking area and includes one designated parking space. Palmer & Partners recommend scheduling an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/161597327/1591474) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/161597327/1591475) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SANDRA COURT 2 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £135,000 | 27/10/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 5 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £148,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 16 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £155,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 48 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £160,500 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 38 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £305,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 9 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £167,500 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| FLAT 3 ABBEYGATE TWO, 9 WHITEWELL ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7DE | £212,000 | 17/10/2022 | Flat |
| 8 FLAGSTAFF ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7NY | £195,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 5 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £157,500 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 30 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £225,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 12 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £160,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 51 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £215,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 67B SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BL | £170,000 | 31/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 37 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £222,600 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 3 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA | £125,000 | 28/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 38 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ | £210,000 | 21/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 FLAGSTAFF ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7NY | £238,000 | 20/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £223,017 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £172,800 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £171,417 (24 Flat, CO2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -21.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,083/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,203/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,323/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.89% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,300

*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:** 7.6%
- **10y growth:** 31.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Colchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 18.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (115 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

49 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£135,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£171,417 (-21.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,142 of 33,755)

Street crime

488 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

One Bedroom First Floor Maisonette
Within Walking Distance of the City Centre & Train Station
Private Garden
Parking for One Vehicle
No Onward Chain
Must be Viewed

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Palmer & Partners are delighted to present this one-bedroom maisonette located on the first floor, situated to the south of Colchester. This property is conveniently within walking distance of the historic city centre and Colchester train station, which offers direct services to London Liverpool Street. Available for sale with no onward chain, it represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors.

The property features its own private entrance, leading to a hallway that connects to a bedroom with an incorporated 'work from home' area, a bathroom, a spacious living room, and a kitchen equipped with fitted units, a single oven, an induction hob with an extractor fan, integrated washer/dryer, and space for a fridge freezer.

Additionally, the property boasts a private rear garden with a decking area and includes one designated parking space. Palmer & Partners recommend scheduling an early internal viewing to avoid disappointment.

Listed by

Colchester & Coast

Palmer & Partners

Reference: 161597327

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/10/2025 (9 months ago)	£135,000	—

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
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 5 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£148,000	05/12/2025	Flat
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 16 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£155,000	13/10/2023	Flat
Same street 48 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£160,500	28/07/2023	Terraced
Same street 38 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£305,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 9 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£167,500	28/10/2022	Flat
FLAT 3 ABBEYGATE TWO, 9 WHITEWELL ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7DE	£212,000	17/10/2022	Flat
8 FLAGSTAFF ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7NY	£195,000	31/08/2022	Flat
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 5 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£157,500	15/07/2022	Flat
Same street 30 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£225,000	01/04/2022	Terraced
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 12 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£160,000	25/03/2022	Flat
Same street 51 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£215,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
67B SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BL	£170,000	31/01/2022	Flat
Same street 37 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£222,600	28/01/2022	Terraced
CROWN HOUSE, 34 - 38 FLAT 3 SOUTHWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7FA	£125,000	28/09/2021	Flat
Same street 38 SOUTH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7BJ	£210,000	21/09/2021	Terraced
4 FLAGSTAFF ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO2 7NY	£238,000	20/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £223,017 (6 sales)

Area average: £172,800 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.6%

10y growth 31.6%

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

1y (index) -3.9%

5y (index) 2.1%

10y (index) 18.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,083/mo

Realistic £1,203/mo

Optimistic £1,323/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

19 South Street

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Police Station	0.1 miles
Shop	Iceland	0.1 miles
Shop	Poundstretcher	0.1 miles
Bus stop	St John's Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Colchester Town	0.4 miles
Train station	Colchester	1.1 miles
Hospital	Chavasse V C House	1.2 miles
Hospital	Oaks Hospital	1.4 miles
University	The Meadows	1.8 miles
University	University of Essex	2.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	199
Anti-social behaviour	70
Shoplifting	60
Public order	42
Criminal damage and arson	31
Other theft	26
Drugs	14
Vehicle crime	9
Other crime	8
Burglary	7
Robbery	7
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	6
Theft from the person	3
Total incidents	488

Within 1 mile during May 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
St John's Green Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2017
Colchester Prep & High School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
The Sixth Form College Colchester	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Oxford House School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Colchester Royal Grammar School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 8 Jul 2021

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.89%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,375

Target investor price (1%) £120,300

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).