38 FIRSTORE DRIVE
COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA
£159,995
Property details
Last sold
£152,000 Dec 2010
Local average
£282,286 (-43.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)
Street crime
73 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Lounge & Kitchen
- Upvc Conservatory
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Rear Garden
- Parking & Garage
- Well Presented
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This property is a well presented two double bedroom end terrace house situated in the popular area of Lexden. The property benefits from lounge, kitchen, upvc conservatory, two double bedrooms and modern fitted family bathroom. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden, garage & parking.
DESCRIPTION
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Upvc Entrance Door To:
Lounge 16' 10" x 12' 8" ( 5.13m x 3.86m )
Upvc window to front, two radiators, laminate flooring, stairs to first floor, door to:
Kitchen 12' 7" x 9' 5" ( 3.84m x 2.87m )
Eye and base level units, roll top work surfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, spaces for cooker + dishwasher + washing machine + fridge/freezer, fitted larder cupboard, radiator, open to:
Upvc Conservatory 12' 8" x 9' 2" ( 3.86m x 2.79m )
Upvc door to side leading to garden, wall mounted electric heater.
First Floor Accommodation
Landing
Loft access, doors to:
Bedroom One 10' 2" x 9' 5" ( 3.10m x 2.87m )
Upvc window to rear, radiator, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, double built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors.
Bedroom Two 10' 5" x 9' 2" ( 3.18m x 2.79m )
Upvc window to front, radiator, treble built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors.
Bathroom
Upvc obscure window to side, low level w.c., vanity wash hand basin, paneled bath with shower over and foldaway screen, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls.
Outside
Front
Paved pathway to front door. The remainder is laid to bark with paving slabs.
Rear
The rear garden is laid to patio with synthetic grass and timber summer house, all enclosed by paneled fencing.
Garage
There is a garage in a block with up and over door.
DIRECTIONS
From Colchester's town centre proceed down North Hill, turn left onto Middleborough, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Balkerne Hill, at the roundabout take the fourth exit onto Southway, continue to follow A1124, slight right at Halstead Road, take the first right onto Mellor Chase, take the first right onto Firstore Drive.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Colchester
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 27918913
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6120895
Property Details
Street: 38 Firstore Drive
Town: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO3 9EA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/11/2008
Work Completed: 14/10/2008
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/12/2010 (15 years ago) | £152,000 | — |
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 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 |
| Same street 13 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £226,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 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 |
| Same street 45 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 78 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AF | £365,000 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 44 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £383,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 65 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AL | £235,000 | 15/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £390,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| 32 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE | £275,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 18 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £295,000 | 20/07/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £210,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £331,818 (11 sales)
Area average: £291,667 (3 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: Terraced. 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: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Mellor Chase | 0.2 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 |
| Hospital | Colchester General Hospital | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Colchester Town | 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 | 18 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 73 |
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 | 0.4 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 | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 7 Feb 2014 |
| Lexden Springs School | Other | 0.7 miles | Inadequate — 24 Apr 2024 |
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, London Road, CO3 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)
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).