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12 LANGLEY CLOSE

HARWICH, DOVERCOURT, ESSEX CO12 4AY

2 beds 1 baths Listed 17 Aug 2017 (-3222d)

£147,500

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# 2 bedroom property for sale (CO12 4AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 LANGLEY CLOSE, HARWICH, DOVERCOURT, ESSEX CO12 4AY |
| Price | £147,500 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £145,000 Nov 2017 |

## Description

** Lounge  ** Kitchen  ** Two Bedrooms  ** Bathroom  ** Double Glazing  ** Two parking spaces  ** Gardens   EPC:  TBC

**Double glazed entrance door to:**

**Entrance Hall:  ** Door to:

**Lounge:  **16' x 13'   (4.88mx 3.96m  ) Double glazed French door leading to the rear garden.  Laminate flooring,  coved ceiling, storage heater. Stairs to the first floor. Door to:

**Kitchen:**  13' x 8'  ( 3.96m x 2.44m )  Double glazed window. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of modern base and wall units, incorporating; Stainless steel circular bowl sink and circular drainer with mixer tap over, plumbing and spaces for washing machine and dishwasher,  electric hob with stainless steel cooker hood over and electric oven under, space for Fridge/Freezer.

**First Floor Accommodation:**

**Landing:**   Access too loft with light and power connected.  Storage Heater.  Doors to:

**Bedroom 1:** 13'4 x 8'  (4.06mx 2.44m ) Double glazed window.  Coved ceiling, Storage heater.

**Bedroom 2: ** 10' x 9'  ( 3.05mx 2.74m ) Double glazed window.  Dado rail.  Storage Heater.

**Bathroom:**  Double glazed obscured window.  The bathroom has been fitted with a White suite, incorporating panelled bath with mixer/shower attachment over, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over,  and low level WC.

**Outside:**

The front garden has been laid to lawn with pathway to the front door.

The rear garden commences with a patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with further patio area to the rear of the garden.  Gated access to the side.  Garden Shed.

The property has two allocated parking spaces.

**PRELIMINARY SALES DETAILS AWAITING VERIFICATION BY VENDORS**

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/50037888/369822) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/50037888/369823) - EPC 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3718158
- **Address:** 12 Langley Close, Dovercourt, CO12 4AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/05/2006
- **Work Completed:** 05/04/2006
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £145,000 | 10/11/2017 | Terraced |
| 12 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £100,000 | 21/01/2011 | Terraced |
| 12 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £108,500 | 12/12/2008 | Terraced |
| 12 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £59,000 | 29/05/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 2 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £215,000 | 05/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £99,000 | 03/01/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 19 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £84,000 | 27/06/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 8 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £235,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY | £235,000 | 10/10/2022 | Terraced |
| FROGHOPPERS LOWER MARINE PARADE, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 3SR | £575,000 | 14/07/2022 | Other |
| 197 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 3PH | £100,000 | 28/07/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £173,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £337,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £261,000 (3 Other, CO12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -43.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £945/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,050/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,155/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £715/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 19%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Tendring; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.2%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Last sold

£145,000 Nov 2017

Local average

£261,000 (-43.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,977 of 33,755)

Street crime

148 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

We are pleased to offer this deceptively spacious two bedroom terrace house. This property is ideally located for schools, town centre and the beach and comes with two parking spaces and good sized rear garden. EPC: TBC

Lounge Kitchen Two Bedrooms Bathroom Double Glazing Two parking spaces Gardens EPC: TBC

Double glazed entrance door to:

Entrance Hall: Door to:

Lounge: 16' x 13' (4.88mx 3.96m ) Double glazed French door leading to the rear garden. Laminate flooring, coved ceiling, storage heater. Stairs to the first floor. Door to:

Kitchen: 13' x 8' ( 3.96m x 2.44m ) Double glazed window. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of modern base and wall units, incorporating; Stainless steel circular bowl sink and circular drainer with mixer tap over, plumbing and spaces for washing machine and dishwasher, electric hob with stainless steel cooker hood over and electric oven under, space for Fridge/Freezer.

First Floor Accommodation:

Landing: Access too loft with light and power connected. Storage Heater. Doors to:

Bedroom 1: 13'4 x 8' (4.06mx 2.44m ) Double glazed window. Coved ceiling, Storage heater.

Bedroom 2: 10' x 9' ( 3.05mx 2.74m ) Double glazed window. Dado rail. Storage Heater.

Bathroom: Double glazed obscured window. The bathroom has been fitted with a White suite, incorporating panelled bath with mixer/shower attachment over, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, and low level WC.

Outside:

The front garden has been laid to lawn with pathway to the front door.

The rear garden commences with a patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with further patio area to the rear of the garden. Gated access to the side. Garden Shed.

The property has two allocated parking spaces.

PRELIMINARY SALES DETAILS AWAITING VERIFICATION BY VENDORS**

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

Listed by

Harwich

Harwich Village Homes

Reference: 50037888

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3718158

Property Details

Street: 12 Langley Close

Town: Dovercourt

Postcode: CO12 4AY

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/05/2006

Work Completed: 05/04/2006

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

146% since 2001

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/11/2017 (8 years ago)	£145,000	+45%
Sold	21/01/2011 (15 years ago)	£100,000	-7.8%
Sold	12/12/2008 (17 years ago)	£108,500	+83.9%
Sold	29/05/2001 (25 years ago)	£59,000	—

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 2 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY	£215,000	05/03/2025	Detached
Same street 17 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY	£99,000	03/01/2025	Flat
Same street 19 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY	£84,000	27/06/2024	Flat
Same street 8 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY	£235,000	01/09/2023	Detached
Same street 10 LANGLEY CLOSE, DOVERCOURT, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 4AY	£235,000	10/10/2022	Terraced
FROGHOPPERS LOWER MARINE PARADE, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 3SR	£575,000	14/07/2022	Other
197 MAIN ROAD, HARWICH, TENDRING, ESSEX, CO12 3PH	£100,000	28/07/2021	Other

Street average: £173,600 (5 sales)

Area average: £337,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19%

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

1y (index) -2.8%

5y (index) 9.1%

10y (index) 38.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £945/mo

Realistic £1,050/mo

Optimistic £1,155/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tendring.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ipswich: £715/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Minesweepers Memorial	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Mayflower School	0.1 miles
Shop	Asda	0.2 miles
Train station	Dovercourt	0.4 miles
Hospital	Fryatt Hospital	0.6 miles
Train station	Harwich Town	0.9 miles
Hospital	Felixstowe Community Hospital & Minor Injuries Unit	4.0 miles
University	University of Suffolk (DigiTech Centre)	8.7 miles
University	University of Suffolk	9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	59
Criminal damage and arson	21
Shoplifting	21
Anti-social behaviour	13
Other theft	9
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Public order	5
Possession of weapons	3
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	148

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
The Mayflower Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 3 May 2022
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 30 May 2012
Harwich and Dovercourt High School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Nov 2021
Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 5.0% gross yield avg £173,600 sale, £725/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.71%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).