Sold STC Semi-detached

16 STAMMERS ROAD

COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO4 5LX

3 beds 1 baths 1,055 sq ft Listed 14 May 2024 (-797d)

£375,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CO4 5LX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 STAMMERS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO4 5LX |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 98 m² |
| Last sold | £385,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/10/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £754/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,540

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- E (£40)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9665-2877-7305-9321-7661)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE - £375,000 - £400,000

A superb extended three / four bedroom semi-detached house in a cul-de-sac position a short distance from the Gilberd School, General Hospital and Colchester North Station offering fantastic living space, attractive gardens and off-road parking.

The property is accessed via a double glazed entrance door which leads to an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor.

The lounge is located to the left of the hallway with a double glazed window to the front and French doors leading to the garden room and has  a feature fireplace with an electric fire.

The kitchen is located to the rear of the hallway and is fitted with a range of modern units, work surfaces, sink unit with mixer taps, built in four ring gas hob, electric oven with extractor fan over, pan drawers, wall mounted cabinets and under-stair storage cupboard opening to a good size utility room which has fitted work surfaces, storage and shelving in a dresser style and double glazed French doors leading to the rear covered canopy area.

To the rear of the kitchen is a garden / family room with sliding patio doors leading to the rear garden, ceiling spotlights and two radiators.

To the front of the property there is a study / bedroom 4 which has a double glazed window to the front.

The first floor landing gives access to the loft space and airing cupboard which houses the gas central heating boiler.

Bedroom one is located to the front and has a range of mirror fronted wardrobes.  Bedroom two is to the rear and has a range of fitted mirrored wardrobes.   Bedroom three is located to the front.

The family bathroom comprises a panel bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC and a double glazed window to the rear.

Outside

To the rear of the property there is an attractive well maintained garden with a good size patio area, part composite decking and the remainder laid to lawn with raised flower beds, wooden shed and a further patio area to the rear.

**Location**

The property is situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac to the north of Colchester with great access for the Gilberd Secondary School, Colchester General Hospital and North Station which offers services to London Liverpool Street.

Nearby shopping facilities are at Turner Rise Retail Park for day to day needs and a range of national outlets.

The A12 can be accessed London bound towards the M25.

**Directions**

SatNav - CO4 5LX

**Important Information**

Council Tax Band – C      EPC rating – D

Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - Freehold

Our ref - COL240344

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/147956573/1347589) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #16564929
- **Address:** 16 Stammers Road, COLCHESTER, CO4 5LX
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/11/2024
- **Work Completed:** 01/12/2022
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 STAMMERS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LX | £385,000 | 03/01/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 THORNWOOD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LR | £375,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT | £400,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 65 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LJ | £310,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT | £350,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 181 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP | £295,000 | 26/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 177 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP | £295,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 158 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP | £436,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT | £363,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 133 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL | £300,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 REMUS CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LW | £330,000 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 139 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL | £320,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ROMULUS CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LN | £310,250 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BEDFORD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LS | £375,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 STAMMERS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LX | £406,000 | 26/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 141 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL | £300,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 91 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LJ | £260,000 | 09/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 137 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL | £300,000 | 09/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £406,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £332,453 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £325,911 (56 Semi-detached, CO4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +15.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,090/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,211/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,332/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,100

*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:** £3,827/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9%
- **10y growth:** 15.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Colchester; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£385,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£3,827/m²

Local average

£325,911 (+15.1%)

Street crime

213 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended semi-detached
3/4 bedrooms
Good size lounge
Superb garden room / family room
Modern kitchen
Large utility room
Well tended gardens
Modern bathroom suite
Ample off road parking
Gilberd School catchment

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE - £375,000 - £400,000

A superb extended three / four bedroom semi-detached house in a cul-de-sac position a short distance from the Gilberd School, General Hospital and Colchester North Station offering fantastic living space, attractive gardens and off-road parking.

The property is accessed via a double glazed entrance door which leads to an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor.

The lounge is located to the left of the hallway with a double glazed window to the front and French doors leading to the garden room and has a feature fireplace with an electric fire.

The kitchen is located to the rear of the hallway and is fitted with a range of modern units, work surfaces, sink unit with mixer taps, built in four ring gas hob, electric oven with extractor fan over, pan drawers, wall mounted cabinets and under-stair storage cupboard opening to a good size utility room which has fitted work surfaces, storage and shelving in a dresser style and double glazed French doors leading to the rear covered canopy area.

To the rear of the kitchen is a garden / family room with sliding patio doors leading to the rear garden, ceiling spotlights and two radiators.

To the front of the property there is a study / bedroom 4 which has a double glazed window to the front.

The first floor landing gives access to the loft space and airing cupboard which houses the gas central heating boiler.

Bedroom one is located to the front and has a range of mirror fronted wardrobes. Bedroom two is to the rear and has a range of fitted mirrored wardrobes. Bedroom three is located to the front.

The family bathroom comprises a panel bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC and a double glazed window to the rear.

Outside
To the rear of the property there is an attractive well maintained garden with a good size patio area, part composite decking and the remainder laid to lawn with raised flower beds, wooden shed and a further patio area to the rear.

Location

The property is situated in a pleasant cul-de-sac to the north of Colchester with great access for the Gilberd Secondary School, Colchester General Hospital and North Station which offers services to London Liverpool Street.

Nearby shopping facilities are at Turner Rise Retail Park for day to day needs and a range of national outlets.

The A12 can be accessed London bound towards the M25.

Directions

SatNav - CO4 5LX

Important Information

Council Tax Band – C EPC rating – D
Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold
Our ref - COL240344

Listed by

Colchester

Fenn Wright

Reference: 147956573

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/10/2019

Expiry date: 22/10/2029

Current heating cost: £754/year

Potential heating cost: £676/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,540

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #16564929 Recent

Property Details

Street: 16 Stammers Road

Town: COLCHESTER

Postcode: CO4 5LX

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/11/2024

Work Completed: 01/12/2022

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	03/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£385,000	—

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
12 THORNWOOD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LR	£375,000	08/08/2025	Semi-detached
6 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT	£400,000	22/11/2023	Semi-detached
65 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LJ	£310,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
13 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT	£350,000	22/05/2023	Semi-detached
181 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP	£295,000	26/04/2023	Semi-detached
177 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP	£295,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
158 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LP	£436,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
1 RUDKIN ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LT	£363,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
133 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL	£300,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
11 REMUS CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LW	£330,000	03/08/2022	Semi-detached
139 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL	£320,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
5 ROMULUS CLOSE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LN	£310,250	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
12 BEDFORD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LS	£375,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 12 STAMMERS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LX	£406,000	26/10/2021	Semi-detached
141 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL	£300,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
91 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LJ	£260,000	09/09/2021	Semi-detached
137 MILL ROAD, MILE END, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5LL	£300,000	09/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £406,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £332,453 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9%

10y growth 15.8%

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

1y (index) 1.4%

5y (index) 16.7%

10y (index) 36.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,090/mo

Realistic £1,211/mo

Optimistic £1,332/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Colchester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CO4 5LX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Thornwood	0.1 miles
Shop	M&S Simply Food	0.3 miles
Shop	WHSmith	0.3 miles
Hospital	St Aubyn Centre	0.5 miles
Hospital	Cygnet Hospital Colchester	0.8 miles
Train station	Colchester	1.1 miles
Train station	Colchester Town	1.9 miles
University	The Pastures	2.8 miles
University	The Quays	2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	87
Anti-social behaviour	25
Shoplifting	21
Criminal damage and arson	18
Public order	18
Other theft	14
Vehicle crime	9
Burglary	6
Robbery	5
Drugs	4
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	213

Within 1 mile during May 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
North East Essex Co-operative Academy	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2024
Camulos Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Jul 2019
Myland Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 24 May 2016
Queen Boudica Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2013
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 4 Dec 2014

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £151,375

Target investor price (1%) £121,100

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).