14 FIRSTORE DRIVE
COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
146 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£495,000 Oct 2022
Price per m²
£3,082/m²
Local average
£471,273 (-4.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)
Street crime
93 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Detached House
- Five Bedrooms
- Desirable Lexden Location
- Beautifully Presented Throughout
- Open Planned Kitchen Living Area
- En Suite Shower Room
- Garage and Driveway
- Woodland Views
- Chain Free
- Excellent transport links
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden, Patio, Rear garden, Back garden
Description
Situated in the highly desirable area of Lexden to the west of Colchester, is this exceptional five bedroom detached house with garage and driveway. This wonderful family residence is ideally located on a quiet cul-de -sac which has the benefit of woodland views to the rear.
Upon approaching this detached residency you are welcomed with a inviting entrance hall which provides access the ground floor accommodation, there is a downstairs cloakroom, space for storage under the stairs and doors leading to both the reception rooms. The naturally bright reception room to the front of the house has the benefit of dual aspect windows which helps with the sense of space in this elegant space. The stylish and beautifully finished kitchen / dinning room has been opened to create a the modern living that we all crave. A perfect space to relax and entertain at the same time. There are double glazed French doors which provide access to the garden as well as a door that leads to a useful utility area.
Take the stairs to the first floor where you will find all five bedrooms, there is an en suite in one of the double bedrooms and a cupboard in the principle room which would also be fit for purpose. The family bathroom is immaculately finished and completes the accommodation upstairs.
Outside: The rear garden has been carefully designed to create a relaxing space with low maintenance. There is a raised patio area which stretches across the rear of the property, which presents an ideal space for seating area. There is also raised sleeper beds and a decked area located in the corner to catch the afternoon sun. Due to the position on the street the rear garden has the added benefit of fantastic un touched woodland views to the rear.
There is an abundance of local amenities within a short distance of the property located on London road, namely Aldi supermarket and the family favourite Lexden Crown Pub. The property is also well located for the A12 and is within easy reach of Colchester's North Station for those that commute into London.
Listed by
Nationwide
Nextday Property Ltd
Reference: 85358163
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 23/05/2022
Current heating cost: £624/year
Potential heating cost: £593/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floor Plan
EPC Graphs
EPC
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14431134
Property Details
Street: 14 Firstore Drive
Town: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO3 9EA
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 09/02/2021
Work Completed: 04/01/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6441642
Property Details
Street: 14 Firstore Drive
Town: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO3 9EA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 30/03/2009
Work Completed: 04/03/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6506826
Property Details
Street: 14 Firstore Drive
Town: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO3 9EA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 27/04/2009
Work Completed: 30/03/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8521368
Property Details
Street: 14 Firstore Drive
Town: COLCHESTER
Postcode: CO3 9EA
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 21/11/2011
Work Completed: 21/10/2011
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 | 26/10/2022 (3 years ago) | £495,000 | — |
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 |
| 91 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AN | £465,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 13 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £226,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £395,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 15 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £241,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 45 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 BEAVER CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DZ | £475,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 44 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £383,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £715,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £390,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 2 BRIAN CADMAN GARDENS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FJ | £550,000 | 10/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £390,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 18 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £295,000 | 20/07/2021 | Detached |
| 49 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AJ | £650,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 11 MELLOR CHASE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9BN | £320,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £210,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £315,500 (10 sales)
Area average: £488,333 (9 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: Detached. 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: £1,247/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 | 1.8 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 | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 93 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).