# 1 bedroom mews property for sale (SS5 4XG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 WOODSTOCK CRESCENT, HOCKLEY, ESSEX SS5 4XG |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £260,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £369/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7735-6421-3500-0860-4292)

## Description

**** **** Tucked away in a quiet turning close to local shops, bus routes, and a mainline railway station, this delightful one-bedroom mews-style house is perfect for first-time buyers or those seeking a low-maintenance freehold property. The home benefits from its own private entrance, leading to a welcoming hallway and staircase to the first floor. The modern kitchen offers space for all essential appliances, while the attractive lounge/diner features French doors opening onto a private rear garden-ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the landing provides a generous walk-in storage cupboard/wardrobe, alongside a spacious master bedroom and a sleek three-piece shower room. Additional highlights include gas central heating, double glazing, and an independent driveway with parking for two vehicles.

With its combination of modern living, outdoor space, and excellent transport links, this property makes a superb first step onto the property ladder. 

**ACCOMMODATION** **** **** Approached by panelled entrance door with frosted led light glass insert & matching side panel giving access through to 

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Wall mounted switches. Coved and artexed ceiling. Access to stairs to 1st floor landing with fitted carpet and spindle balustrade. Thermostat control. Doors to other rooms. 

**KITCHEN** **** **7' 1" x 5' 7" (2.16m x 1.7m)** Fitted in a range of modern kitchen cupboards to ground and eyelevel with contrasting worktops over. Inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap. Space for freestanding cooker. Space for fridge and separate freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled splashback. Wood effect flooring. Double glazed window to rear. 

**LOUNGE/DINER** **14' 4" x 12' 1" (4.37m x 3.68m)** Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Coved and artexed ceiling. Double glazed patio doors to rear. Access to under stairs storage. 

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** **** Carpet. Access to loft. Large walk-in storage cupboard/wardrobe. Doors to all rooms. 

**SHOWER** **ROOM** **** Fitted in a white three piece suite comprising WC wash handbasin and self-contained shower cubicle with plumbed in shower. Tiling to all walls. Cushion flooring. Stainless steel towel rail/radiator. Coved ceiling. Double glazed obscure window to rear. 

**BEDROOM** **13' x 8' 7" (3.96m x 2.62m)** Carpet. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Built-in double door wardrobe. Built-in storage cupboard. 

**REAR** **GARDEN** **** Private rear garden which is secluded. laid lawn with mature hedge and shrub boards. Privacy fencing. Paved patio and terrace. Wooden shed. Gated site access. 

**PARKING** **** Via independent driveway providing parking for two vehicles. 

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166977410/1072458) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/166977410/1072459) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11407097
- **Address:** 12 Woodstock Crescent, HOCKLEY, SS5 4XG
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/01/2016
- **Work Completed:** 18/12/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11740509
- **Address:** 12 Woodstock Crescent, HOCKLEY, SS5 4XG
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 27/06/2016
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12111697
- **Address:** 12 Woodstock Crescent, HOCKLEY, SS5 4XG
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/12/2016
- **Work Completed:** 01/12/2016
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12737839
- **Address:** 12 Woodstock Crescent, HOCKLEY, SS5 4XG
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/01/2018
- **Work Completed:** 11/12/2017
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 WOODSTOCK CRESCENT, HOCKLEY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS5 4XG | £260,000 | 11/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 12 WOODSTOCK CRESCENT, HOCKLEY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS5 4XG | £215,000 | 19/11/2019 | Terraced |
| 12 WOODSTOCK CRESCENT, HOCKLEY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS5 4XG | £171,000 | 25/09/2015 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 ELDON WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HOCKLEY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS5 4AD | £350,898 | 07/01/2022 | Other |

**Area average:** £350,898 (1 sale)

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,166/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,296/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,426/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Sudeley Gardens, SS5 | £1,050/mo | 1 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-143/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,279/m²

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 14%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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