# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 49 m² | | Last sold | £135,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 12/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £430/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,225 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2326-1614-2812-0511-3116) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/161597327/1591462) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/161597327/1591463) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/161597327/1591464) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/161597327/1591465) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/161597327/1591466) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/161597327/1591467) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/161597327/1591468) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/161597327/1591469) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/161597327/1591470) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/161597327/1591471) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/161597327/1591472) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/161597327/1591473) - Picture No. 13 ## 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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,755/m² ## 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)