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10 FIRSTORE DRIVE

COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA

4 beds Listed 11 May 2011 (-5514d)

£249,995

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Property details

Last sold

£240,000 Mar 2012

Local average

£471,273 (-47%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)

Street crime

73 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Ground Floor Cloakroom
  • Lounge & Dining Room
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • Utility Room
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Family Bathroom
  • Rear Garden Approx 60 ft
  • Parking & Garage

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
This property is a well presented four bedroom detached family home situated in the popular Lexden area, within close proximity of the A12, mainline train station and Philip Morant secondary school. The property benefits from approx 60 ft rear garden. An early viewing would be strongly advised.


DESCRIPTION
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Steel Entrance Door To: 


Entrance Hall 
Laminate flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor, doors to:

Cloakroom 
Upvc obscure window to rear, low level w.c., corner wash hand basin, tiled splashback, radiator.

Lounge 19' 2" x 11' 10" ( 5.84m x 3.61m )
Upvc window to rear, upvc patio doors to rear, two radiators, laminate flooring, feature fireplace with electric fire inset.

Dining Room 9' 9" x 9' 9" ( 2.97m x 2.97m )
Dual aspect upvc windows to front and side, radiator, laminate flooring.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 12' 10" x 8' 11" ( 3.91m x 2.72m )
Upvc window to front, eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, integrated electric oven with four ring gas hob and extractor over, space for dishwasher, breakfast bar, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, glass panelled door to:

Utility Room 13' 7" x 5' ( 4.14m x 1.52m )
Upvc window to front, obscure glass steel door to garden, eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, spaces for fridge/freezer + washing machine + tumble dryer, wall mounted gas boiler, loft access.

First Floor Accommodation 


Landing 
Upvc window to side, loft access, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, doors to:

Bedroom One 11' 11" x 10' ( 3.63m x 3.05m )
Upvc window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring, built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom Two 10' x 9' 11" ( 3.05m x 3.02m )
Upvc window to front, built-in wardrobe, laminate flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Three 8' 10" x 9' 10" ( 2.69m x 3.00m )
Dual aspect upvc windows to front and side, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom Four 8' 10" x 9' ( 2.69m x 2.74m )
Upvc window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring, built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom 
Upvc obscure window to side, low level concealed unit w.c., vanity wash hand basin, bath with shower over, stainless steel heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Outside 


Front 
Driveway providing off road parking for approximately two cars and leading to single garage with up and over door and personal door to rear garden.

Rear 
The unoverlooked rear garden measures approximately 60 ft and is laid to lawn with patio area, flower and shrub borders, barked play area to the rear of the garden and timber storage shed, all enclosed by panelled fencing. The property backs onto woodland. Gate providing side access.


DIRECTIONS
Proceed down North Hill, turn left at the traffic lights at the bottom, at the roundabout take the third exit onto Westway, at Westway take the first exit onto Colne Bank avenue, continue to follow A133, go through one roundabout, turn right onto Lexden Road, slight right onto Halstead Road, take the first right onto Mellor Chase, take the first right onto Firstore Drive.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Colchester

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 29974351

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/03/2012 (14 years ago) £240,000

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
Same street 9 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £310,000 05/07/2024 Detached
Same street 31 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £350,000 26/02/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 47 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £375,000 27/07/2023 Detached
91 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AN £465,000 01/06/2023 Detached
Same street 13 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £226,000 06/04/2023 Terraced
5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB £395,000 19/12/2022 Detached
Same street 15 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £241,000 12/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 14 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £495,000 26/10/2022 Detached
36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE £435,000 26/08/2022 Detached
Same street 45 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £375,000 19/08/2022 Detached
2 BEAVER CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DZ £475,000 03/08/2022 Detached
Same street 44 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £383,000 17/06/2022 Detached
4 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ £715,000 10/06/2022 Detached
7 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB £390,000 15/12/2021 Detached
2 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ £550,000 10/11/2021 Detached
Same street 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £390,000 26/10/2021 Detached
Same street 18 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £295,000 20/07/2021 Detached
49 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AJ £650,000 30/06/2021 Detached
11 MELLOR CHASE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9BN £320,000 30/06/2021 Detached
Same street 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £210,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £331,818 (11 sales)

Area average: £488,333 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.2%
10y growth 22.5%

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: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mellor Chase 0.2 miles
Shop ROL Cruise 0.3 miles
Shop Collier & Catchpole 0.4 miles
Train station Colchester 1.9 miles
Hospital Oaks Hospital 2.1 miles
Hospital Colchester General Hospital 2.4 miles
Train station Colchester Town 2.4 miles
University University Quays 3.7 miles
University The Pastures 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 28
Anti-social behaviour 18
Public order 7
Shoplifting 5
Criminal damage and arson 4
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Vehicle crime 2
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 73

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
Holmwood House School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Mar 2014
Home Farm Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 6 Sep 2016
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 7 Feb 2014
Lexden Springs School Other 0.7 miles Inadequate — 24 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%
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).