Sold STC Maisonette

42 OAK ROAD

SUDBURY, GREAT CORNARD, SUFFOLK CO10 0EX

2 beds 1 baths 61 m² Listed 23 May 2024 (-751d)

£125,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 27 Dec 2024

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

61 m²

Last sold

£119,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£165,469 (-24.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,511 of 33,755)

Street crime

57 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Cash buyers only
  • Attention investors
  • Garage
  • Over 7% estimated yearly yield
  • Cul-de-sac location
  • First floor maisonette

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Guide Price £125,000 - £130,000 - Discover a promising investment nestled in the heart of Great Cornard, Sudbury. This first floor maisonette on Oak Road is exclusively available to Cash Buyers looking to invest. This property offers two double bedrooms along with a convenient garage in block.

Upon entering you are welcomed by a convenient storage area perfect for coats and shoes. Ascending the staircase to the main living space you will find a spacious lounge adorned with laminate flooring and a large double glazed front aspect window allowing for natural light. The lounge is generously sized accommodating both relaxation and a family dining area. The kitchen accessible from the lounge features worktop units, overhead storage, oven, space for utilities and splash back tiled walls along with a double glazed window for added brightness.

The property boasts two double size bedrooms both carpeted and fitted with double glazed windows with rear aspect. These rooms offer ample space and storage options making them ideal for comfortable living. The family bathroom includes a bath tub, overhead electric shower, low level sink and a W.C catering for all your essential needs.

Outside
One of the highlights of this maisonette is the private rear garden accessed via a path running alongside the property. The garden positioned furthest to the rear is well maintained and offers a tranquil retreat for outdoor enjoyment. Additional storage is provided by garage in block enhancing the practicality of this home.


Location

Great Cornard is a popular village within a short drive of the market town of Sudbury. The village offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including doctors surgery, primary and secondary schools and a range of shops. Sudbury itself offers an excellent range of leisure and shopping facilities as well as a branch line rail link to London's Liverpool Street station via Marks Tey.

Directions

Please use the postcode CO10 0EX for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - A
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Leasehold
EPC rating - E
Our ref - SUD240229/MR
Lease details - Subject to confirmation from the management company.

Listed by

Sudbury

Fenn Wright

Reference: 148338272

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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EPC Graphs

EPC

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13320240

Property Details

Street: 42 Oak Road

Town: Great Cornard

Postcode: CO10 0EX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/12/2018

Work Completed: 04/12/2018

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

129% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/10/2025 (7 months ago) £119,000 +25.3%
Sold 08/07/2011 (14 years ago) £95,000 -8.7%
Sold 17/06/2005 (20 years ago) £104,000 +26.1%
Sold 12/06/2003 (23 years ago) £82,500 +58.7%
Sold 14/07/2001 (24 years ago) £52,000

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
15 BEECH ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EZ £165,000 30/09/2022 Flat
19 DE GREYS CLOSE, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0NB £135,000 01/07/2022 Flat
91 MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YL £115,000 20/06/2022 Flat
46 QUEENSWAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0HQ £145,000 26/11/2021 Flat
Same street 34 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX £240,000 19/11/2021 Terraced
67 MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YQ £77,000 01/10/2021 Flat
3 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EY £165,000 24/09/2021 Flat
111A MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YL £160,000 20/09/2021 Flat
53 MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YQ £84,000 18/06/2021 Flat

Street average: £240,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £130,750 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.1%
10y growth 86.4%

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

1y (index) -4.4%
5y (index) -1.8%
10y (index) 12.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £873/mo
Realistic £970/mo
Optimistic £1,067/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Babergh.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Oak Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Co-op Food 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Drift 0.1 miles
Bus stop Queensway 0.1 miles
Train station Sudbury 0.9 miles
Hospital Sudbury Community Health Centre 1.3 miles
Train station Bures 4.1 miles
Hospital Halstead Hospital 7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Anti-social behaviour 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Other theft 6
Shoplifting 5
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Public order 2
Other crime 1
Total incidents 57

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
Wells Hall Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 12 Oct 2021
Thomas Gainsborough School Secondary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Pot Kiln Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 5 Dec 2016
Chalk Hill Other 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 7 Dec 2023
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 26 Jun 2017

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Maisonette, Oak Road, CO10 £950/mo 2 0.02 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kempson Drive, CO10 £995/mo 2 0.16 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kempson Drive, CO10 £975/mo 2 0.16 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kingsbury Walk, CO10 £1,025/mo 2 0.21 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, De Greys Close, CO10 £925/mo 2 0.24 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Butt Road, CO10 £1,000/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sudbury, CO10 £1,100/mo 2 1.03 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £996/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 6.4% gross yield avg £179,500 sale, £950/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.8%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375
Target investor price (1%) £99,500
Gross yield 9.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.5×
Monthly cashflow £378/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.5%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).