Sold STC End of terrace

38 FIRSTORE DRIVE

COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA

2 beds Listed 24 Sep 2010 (-5741d)

£159,995

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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

SUMMARY
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).

5y growth 11.2%
10y growth 9.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Colchester. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 15.9%
10y (index) 38.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,095/mo
Realistic £1,217/mo
Optimistic £1,339/mo

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 0.81%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 9.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.3×
Monthly cashflow £515/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 13.3%
  • 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).