18 COLNEYS CLOSE
SUDBURY, SUFFOLK CO10 1LH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
71 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£300,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£4,225/m²
Local average
£497,154 (-39.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,591 of 33,755)
Street crime
81 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Tucked away in Colneys Close, a quiet cul-de-sac just a short walk from Sudbury High Street.
- Originally a two-bedroom bungalow, reconfigured into a one-bedroom with dressing room and walk-in wardrobe, currently used as a second bedroom but easily adapted back.
- Welcoming layout with porch, central hall, modern kitchen to the front, and light, airy living room to the rear.
- Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and direct access to the dressing room for flexibility.
- Private, well-maintained rear garden with patio seating, plus driveway, sizeable front garden, garage with rear access, and side gate.
- Situated in historic Sudbury with excellent shops, cafés, schools, riverside walks, and train connections to London via Marks Tey.
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Double glazing, Central, Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Originally built as a two-bedroom bungalow, it has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create a generous one-bedroom home with a spacious dressing room and walk-in wardrobe. The current owners use the dressing room as a second bedroom, but the layout can be easily adapted back into a true two-bedroom property, giving great flexibility for future owners.
The accommodation flows well, beginning with a welcoming porch and central hall. To the front sits a modern, well-equipped kitchen, while to the rear is a light and airy living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The principal bedroom is complemented by an en-suite bathroom and connects directly to the dressing room, providing both privacy and versatility.
Outside, the property enjoys a private and well looked after garden with a patio offering a private setting area directly outside of your living room door.
To the front there is a driveway, sizeable front garden area and a garage with rear access into the garden, aswell as a side gate.
Sudbury is a historic market town with a strong community feel, a range of shops, cafés and restaurants, and beautiful riverside walks. Families are well served by good local schools, and Sudbury train station is within easy reach, offering connections to London via Marks Tey. The surrounding countryside adds to the charm, making the area a wonderful place to live.
Listed by
Halstead
Leaders and Romans Group
Reference: 166325966
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 23/03/2020
Expiry date: 22/03/2030
Current heating cost: £543/year
Potential heating cost: £473/year
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #631362
Property Details
Street: 18 Colneys Close
Town: Sudbury
Postcode: CO10 1LH
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 27/04/2003
Work Completed: 26/03/2003
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
40% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 29/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £300,000 | +39.5% |
| Sold | 13/07/2010 (15 years ago) | £215,000 | — |
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 10 COLNEYS CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LH | £353,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| KNAVESACRE ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £760,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| 66 CHURCHILL DRIVE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LE | £365,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 29 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1PH | £390,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached |
| 26 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1PH | £400,000 | 07/03/2025 | Detached |
| 15 HIGHVIEW CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LY | £350,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 15 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £335,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 24 GLOUCESTER WAY, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LW | £425,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 207 PARKWOOD DRIVE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LX | £335,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 25 ROCHESTER WAY, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LP | £695,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| 27 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £360,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 17 COLNEYS CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LH | £425,000 | 05/05/2022 | Detached |
| 148 MELFORD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1JZ | £750,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| 136 MELFORD ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1JZ | £640,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| MEADOW VIEW, 2 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £775,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| LYNWOOD ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £448,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 20 HIGHVIEW CLOSE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LY | £355,000 | 06/12/2021 | Detached |
| 12 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £545,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 21 PRIORY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LB | £435,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 38 CHAUCER ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LU | £332,500 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 5 ABBEY ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 1LA | £360,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £389,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £476,605 (19 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): Babergh. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Babergh. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Babergh.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Priory Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Chaucer Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Trafalgar Collectibles | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Timpson | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Sudbury | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Bures | 5.7 miles |
| Hospital | Cygnet Hospital Colchester | 11.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Special School | Other | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 12 Feb 2014 |
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Oct 2023 |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Jan 2020 |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2018 |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 6 Sep 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 Terraced House, Talbot Road, CO10 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Acton Lane, CO10 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Walnut Tree Lane, CO10 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Walnut Tree Lane, CO10 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Gainsborough Court, CO10 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sudbury, CO10 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £997/mo (6 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).