42 FIRSTORE DRIVE
COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
109 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£231,500 Nov 2014
Price per m²
£2,982/m²
Local average
£471,273 (-31%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)
Street crime
81 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- THREE/FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOME
- DRIVEWAY PROVIDING AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING
- QUIET, PEACFEUL CO3- WEST SIDE LOCATION YET CLOSE TO AMENTIES
- PRESITIGOUS SCHOOLING, STANE/TOLLGATE RETAIL PARKS NEARBY, A12 AND BUS ROUTES INTO CITY CENTRE/STATION
- CONVERTED GARAGE NOW PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT BEDROOM FOUR, PLAYROOM OR STUDY
- GENEROUS REAR GARDEN WITH THREE SHEDS TO REMAIN
- LAWN AND PATIO AREA
- EARLY VIEWED ADVISED
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The area of Stanway, where this property is situated, offers a host of amenities that cater to all your everyday needs. There are excellent local shops, including a range of supermarkets and retail parks, ideal for those who enjoy a shopping spree. Colchester’s bustling town centre is just a short drive away, offering an abundance of high street stores, restaurants, and leisure facilities. For those commuting, Marks Tey Station is only a brief drive, offering great transport links to London and beyond.
Stanway also benefits from a number of well-regarded schools, making it an attractive option for families with young children. In addition, there are excellent bus routes close by, providing easy access to the town centre and surrounding areas.
The property itself ticks all the boxes for family living. As you enter, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall leading to a generous 26ft family lounge/diner. This expansive space offers plenty of room for the whole family to relax, dine, and entertain. The modern fitted kitchen, which overlooks the rear garden, is equipped with a fitted cooker and hob, providing a sleek and functional space for family meals. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a useful utility room, offering additional space for laundry and extra storage.
For added convenience, the ground floor features a W/C, ideal for guests and family use.
The property boasts a fantastic previous garage conversion, now transformed into a spacious fourth bedroom with its own private entrance from the front. This versatile room could also be used as a playroom, study, or home office, depending on your needs.
Outside, the large rear garden is a standout feature. It offers various areas, including a well-maintained lawn, a patio for outdoor dining, and ample space for garden sheds (three of which will remain). The garden provides an ideal setting for children to play or for family gatherings.
To the front, the property benefits from a driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, with plenty of on-road parking available for guests, ensuring there are no parking issues.
Moving on upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The bathrooms comes fully equipped with a bath with shower attachment over, majoritly tiled, low level W/C and wash hand basin. The main first floor landing is airy, bright.
The property has modern decor throughout and offers an opportunity to acquire a detached home offered with NO WORK REQUIRED.
Early viewing advised!
Listed by
North Essex
Temme English And Mitchell LTD
Reference: 160357109
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 24/07/2025
Expiry date: 23/07/2035
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/11/2014 (11 years ago) | £231,500 | — |
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Colchester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Colchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Mellor Chase | 0.1 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 |
| Train station | Colchester Town | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Colchester General Hospital | 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 | 22 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 81 |
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 | 0.3 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 | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 7 Feb 2014 |
| Lexden Springs School | Other | 0.7 miles | Inadequate — 24 Apr 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).