# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (CO10 2WR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 76 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK CO10 2WR | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £92,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/01/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £556/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,025 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£25) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7300-8045-0622-3093-3993) ## Description NO ONWARD CHAIN! Within a stones throw of the High Street of Sudbury and a short stroll to the train station is this spacious ground floor apartment. This well maintained property offers a well-considered layout designed for comfortable and convenient living. Upon entry, a central hallway connects the bedroom, bathroom, and living room, ensuring a logical and flowing arrangement throughout the home. The living room, positioned at the rear of the property, enjoys abundant natural light through its window and provides ample space for both relaxation and dining. This versatile space opens seamlessly into the kitchen, which is also rear-facing and well-equipped with a range of wall and base units. The kitchen features an inset stainless steel sink with a mixer tap, and space for a hob with an extractor fan. An airing cupboard housing the hot water tank provides additional storage. The bedroom, situated at the front of the property benefits from a large window that floods the room with natural light. The bathroom is equipped with a modern shower room, complemented by a close-coupled WC and a wash hand basin for added convenience. Residents also have access to parking within the development, making this property an excellent choice for those seeking a well-located, easy-to-maintain home. The property comes with a lease of 154 years, annual ground rent of £100, and maintenance charges of £1,000 per year. Perfect for first time buyers or investors with a rental potential of circa £850 per month. Sudbury has a wide range of amenities including various sports clubs, the renowned Quay Theatre, a twice weekly market, leisure facilities, pubs and restaurants as well as wonderful walks across the riverside meadows and surrounding countryside. The branch line railway station connecting to the main line at Marks Tey gives links to London Liverpool Street In about 1 hour 20 minutes. Sudbury lies 14 miles to the north of Colchester, 14 miles to the south of Bury St Edmunds and there is easy access from the town via Halstead/Braintree to the A120, M11 and Stansted airport. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/158061089/1129033) - Front - ![Sold](/listings/photos/158061089/1129034) - Sold - ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/158061089/1129035) - Lounge Diner - ![Ample Parking](/listings/photos/158061089/1129036) - Ample Parking - ![Kitchen Diner Living](/listings/photos/158061089/1129037) - Kitchen Diner Living - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/158061089/1129038) - Kitchen - ![Double Bedroom](/listings/photos/158061089/1129039) - Double Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/158061089/1129040) - Shower Room - ![Communal Garden](/listings/photos/158061089/1129041) - Communal Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/158061089/1129042) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/158061089/1129043) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16940809 - **Address:** 76 Lucas Road, SUDBURY, CO10 2WR - **Certificate Issued:** 31/08/2025 - **Work Completed:** 28/08/2023 - **Items:** 4 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 76 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £92,000 | 04/03/2026 | Flat | | 76 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £90,000 | 08/01/2018 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 MINDEN ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2TX | £128,000 | 11/12/2023 | Flat | | 108 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £106,500 | 13/10/2023 | Flat | | 125 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £90,000 | 31/08/2023 | Flat | | 120 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £73,000 | 03/07/2023 | Flat | | 97 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £119,000 | 03/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 17 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £90,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 46 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £115,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat | | 115 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £120,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat | | 101 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £99,995 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 78 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £94,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat | | 86 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WS | £123,000 | 03/05/2022 | Flat | | 8 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £220,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | | 2 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £190,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | | 4 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £200,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat | | 9 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £252,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 1 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £162,500 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 17 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £310,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 12 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £346,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 3 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £145,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 18 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £235,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 15 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £285,500 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 10 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £209,750 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 5 BELLE VUE PLACE, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2PQ | £310,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 33 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £106,500 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 5 LUCAS ROAD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 2WR | £88,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £98,700 (5 sales) **Area average:** £186,262 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £156,528 (18 Flat, CO10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -39.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Babergh). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £875/mo - **Realistic:** £972/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,069/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £628/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.02% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,200 *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:** £2,714/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -29.8% - **10y growth:** 24.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Babergh; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.2% - **5y growth (index):** -1.2% - **10y growth (index):** 12.3% ## 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)