Sold STC Land

4 EDWARD ROAD

CLACTON-ON-SEA, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, ESSEX CO16 0HJ

126 m² Listed 27 May 2025 (-419d)

£150,000

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# Land for sale (CO16 0HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 EDWARD ROAD, CLACTON-ON-SEA, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, ESSEX CO16 0HJ |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Last sold | £205,000 Jan 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £2,597/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,623

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7035-8126-5500-0854-1206)

## Description

**** **** A 3 acre parcel of land situated to the south of Edward Road, Thorpe-le-Soken adjacent to a linear arrangement of residential dwellings, providing long term strategic planning potential. The southerly boundary of the land abuts a water course with the land currently framed by a number of mature trees with gated access from Edward Road. The land has recently been subject to an outline planning application for the erection of a single storey dwelling. Application reference number 22/013164/OUT details of which can be viewed at   application was declined on appeal. Further planning potential remains via the possible submission of a further application.

**** **** -	Access rights granted over Edward Road.

-	Existing gated access onto Edward Road.

-	An overage/uplift agreement is understood to be in place on the land until 2027.

-	Conveniently placed for Thorpe-le-Soken railway station.

-	Providing convenient access to the A133 (four miles distant).

**WHAT3WORDS:** **** **** ///breathing.angry.intro

## Property Photos

- ![1 - Edward ROad](/listings/photos/162466769/1172087) - 1 - Edward ROad
- ![3 - Edward Road](/listings/photos/162466769/1172088) - 3 - Edward Road
- ![7 - Edward Road](/listings/photos/162466769/1172089) - 7 - Edward Road
- ![2 - Edward Road](/listings/photos/162466769/1172090) - 2 - Edward Road
- ![4 - Edward Road](/listings/photos/162466769/1172091) - 4 - Edward Road
- ![5 - Edward ROad](/listings/photos/162466769/1172092) - 5 - Edward ROad
- ![6 - Edward Road](/listings/photos/162466769/1172093) - 6 - Edward Road
- ![promap](/listings/photos/162466769/1172094) - promap

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 EDWARD ROAD, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO16 0HJ | £205,000 | 11/01/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WOODLAND VIEW EDWARD ROAD, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO16 0HJ | £438,000 | 14/02/2025 | Other |

**Area average:** £438,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £818,250 (4 Other, CO16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -81.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £946/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,051/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,156/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.7% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,100

*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:** £1,190/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -35.1%
- **10y growth:** 73.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Tendring; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.9%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£205,000 Jan 2013

Price per m²

£1,190/m²

Local average

£818,250 (-81.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,488 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three acre parcel of land
Village location

Description

** A 3 acre parcel of land situated to the south of Edward Road, Thorpe-le-Soken adjacent to a linear arrangement of residential dwellings, providing long term strategic planning potential. The southerly boundary of the land abuts a water course with the land currently framed by a number of mature trees with gated access from Edward Road. The land has recently been subject to an outline planning application for the erection of a single storey dwelling. Application reference number 22/013164/OUT details of which can be viewed at application was declined on appeal. Further planning potential remains via the possible submission of a further application.

- Access rights granted over Edward Road.

- Existing gated access onto Edward Road.

- An overage/uplift agreement is understood to be in place on the land until 2027.

- Conveniently placed for Thorpe-le-Soken railway station.

- Providing convenient access to the A133 (four miles distant).

WHAT3WORDS: ** ///breathing.angry.intro

Listed by

Leavenheath

David Burr Estate Agents

Reference: 162466769

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/06/2025

Expiry date: 03/06/2035

Current heating cost: £2,597/year

Potential heating cost: £1,135/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,623

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/01/2013 (13 years ago)	£205,000	—

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
WOODLAND VIEW EDWARD ROAD, THORPE-LE-SOKEN, CLACTON-ON-SEA, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO16 0HJ	£438,000	14/02/2025	Other

Area average: £438,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -35.1%

10y growth 73.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tendring. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.1%

5y (index) 7.5%

10y (index) 35.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £946/mo

Realistic £1,051/mo

Optimistic £1,156/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tendring.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CO16 0HJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Thorpe-le-Soken	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Thorpe-le-Soken Railway Station	0.1 miles
Shop	Reedlands Farm Shop	1.5 miles
Train station	Weeley	2.0 miles
Shop	Timpson	2.0 miles
Hospital	Clacton Hospital	4.3 miles
Hospital	Fryatt Hospital	7.3 miles
University	University of Essex	9.5 miles
University	The Pastures	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	10
Anti-social behaviour	3
Public order	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Total incidents	18

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
Compass Community School Essex	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2022
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Engaines Primary School and Nursery	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 29 Jan 2023
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2022
Kirby Primary Academy	Primary	2.5 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.7%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,375

Target investor price (1%) £105,100

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).