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11 FIRSTORE DRIVE

COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA

2 beds 549 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2014 (-4367d)

£170,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CO3 9EA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 51 m² |
| Last sold | £170,000 Oct 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £430/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,520

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- 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/0370-2695-4030-2609-8771)

## Description

The bathroom was completely renewed recently and has under-floor heating.  The kitchen has also been renovated, and an extension bay added to the 17'6" x 10'4" lounge to take full advantage of the south-facing aspect.  The two bedrooms are a good size, and the master bedroom is fully fitted throughout and offers ample storage.

The secluded south-facing garden is terraced, landscaped and well stocked, but has been designed to require minimal maintenance and is suitable for busy people as well as those with more time.  The garden provides secondary access to the garage.  Additional parking space is available to the side and front.

The property has been occupied by its present owners since it was built.  It is bright and sunny in summer, and warm and comfortable in winter.  It has always been well maintained, and was redecorated throughout ready for sale.  This loved and immaculately presented home is offered at a very competitive price for a quick sale.

Entrance hallway with access to loft.

Lounge 17'6 x 10'4 plus glazed extension bay.

Kitchen 8'5 x 7'0.  Gas hob and double oven.  Airing cupboard and hot water heater.  Modernised recently.

Bedroom One 10'5 x 10'2.  Fully fitted throughout and offering ample storage.

Bedroom Two 10'5 x 7'0.

Bathroom completely renewed recently.  Under-floor heating.

Back porch giving access to well-stocked but low-maintenance garden, and to garage.

Garage and off-street parking.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/44933812/315715) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #2522786
- **Address:** 11 Firstore Drive, COLCHESTER, CO3 9EA
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/03/2005
- **Work Completed:** 08/02/2005
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £170,000 | 31/10/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £310,000 | 05/07/2024 | Detached |
| 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 |
| 5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB | £395,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 14 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £495,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £390,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |
| 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 |
| 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA | £210,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £425,176 (17 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £471,273 (53 Detached, CO3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -63.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,095/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,217/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.76% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £476/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -2.4%
- **10y growth:** 24.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Colchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 35%

## 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

51 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£170,000 Oct 2014

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£471,273 (-63.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)

Street crime

95 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Entrance Hall
Lounge 17'6 x 10'4 plus large window recess
Modern Kitchen 8'5 x 7
Modern Bathroom
Bedroom One 10'5 x 10'2
Bedroom Two 10'5 x 7
Back Porch
Garage
Off Road Parking
Close to Shops, A12 & Bus Routes

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This modern two-bedroomed detached bungalow is situated in a cul-de-sac in the popular area of Lexden on the west side of Colchester. It is within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities, is well serviced by bus routes, and is convenient for the A12 (affording easy access to London and the M25, as well as to Constable country and the coasts of the north-east Essex and Suffolk). Colchester North station is only five minutes' drive away.

The bathroom was completely renewed recently and has under-floor heating. The kitchen has also been renovated, and an extension bay added to the 17'6" x 10'4" lounge to take full advantage of the south-facing aspect. The two bedrooms are a good size, and the master bedroom is fully fitted throughout and offers ample storage.

The secluded south-facing garden is terraced, landscaped and well stocked, but has been designed to require minimal maintenance and is suitable for busy people as well as those with more time. The garden provides secondary access to the garage. Additional parking space is available to the side and front.

The property has been occupied by its present owners since it was built. It is bright and sunny in summer, and warm and comfortable in winter. It has always been well maintained, and was redecorated throughout ready for sale. This loved and immaculately presented home is offered at a very competitive price for a quick sale.

Entrance hallway with access to loft.

Lounge 17'6 x 10'4 plus glazed extension bay.

Kitchen 8'5 x 7'0. Gas hob and double oven. Airing cupboard and hot water heater. Modernised recently.

Bedroom One 10'5 x 10'2. Fully fitted throughout and offering ample storage.

Bedroom Two 10'5 x 7'0.

Bathroom completely renewed recently. Under-floor heating.

Back porch giving access to well-stocked but low-maintenance garden, and to garage.

Garage and off-street parking.

Listed by

Colchester

Temme English And Mitchell LTD

Reference: 44933812

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/07/2021

Current heating cost: £430/year

Potential heating cost: £369/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,520

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
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

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #2522786

Property Details

Street: 11 Firstore Drive

Town: COLCHESTER

Postcode: CO3 9EA

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/03/2005

Work Completed: 08/02/2005

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	31/10/2014 (11 years ago)	£170,000	—

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
9 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA	£310,000	05/07/2024	Detached
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
5 TUSSET MEWS, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EB	£395,000	19/12/2022	Detached
14 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA	£495,000	26/10/2022	Detached
36 HALSTEAD ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AE	£435,000	26/08/2022	Detached
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
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
41 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA	£390,000	26/10/2021	Detached
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
52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA	£210,000	25/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £425,176 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.4%

10y growth 24.9%

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

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 15.1%

10y (index) 35%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CO3 9EA

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	36
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	95

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

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 0.76%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 9.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.9×

Monthly cashflow £476/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 11.6%

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).