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2 FIRSTORE DRIVE

COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO3 9EA

4 beds 1 baths 109 m² Listed 27 Jun 2025 (-355d)

£380,000

Reduced on 20 Nov 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£365,000 Jun 2018

Local average

£471,273 (-19.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,240 of 33,755)

Street crime

71 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas, Central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

This spacious family home is nestled on a sought-after road to the west of Colchester, offering excellent access to both the A12 and A120. Nearby, you'll find the popular Tollgate and Stane retail parks, providing a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, and restaurants. The property is also within walking distance of local schools, making it an ideal choice for families.
The well-presented interior begins with an inviting entrance hall that leads into a generous dual-aspect lounge, filled with natural light. A further door opens into the recently refurbished kitchen, which features a sleek range of handle less eye- and base-level units, integrated appliances, and work surfaces that incorporate a convenient breakfast bar. An open archway connects to the conservatory, which provides ample space for dining and entertaining.
Upstairs, the landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
Outside, the property benefits from a garage and off-road parking. To the rear, you'll find a private garden, mainly laid to lawn, beginning with a raised patio area—perfect for outdoor seating and relaxation.
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Construction Type
Floor: Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Windows: Fully double glazed
Lighting: Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets

Listed by

Colchester

Knight West Property Consultants

Reference: 163875680

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #3635132

Property Details

Street: 2 Firstore Drive

Town: COLCHESTER

Postcode: CO3 9EA

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/04/2006

Work Completed: 13/03/2006

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

54% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 08/06/2018 (8 years ago) £365,000 +46%
Sold 12/12/2012 (13 years ago) £250,000 +5.5%
Sold 22/10/2010 (15 years ago) £237,000 —

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
Same street 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
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
11 MELLOR CHASE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9BN £320,000 30/06/2021 Detached
49 LONDON ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9AJ £650,000 30/06/2021 Detached
Same street 52 FIRSTORE DRIVE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9EA £210,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £331,818 (11 sales)

Area average: £488,333 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.1%
10y growth 22.2%

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%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: HBB RELOCATION SERVICES LIMITED (07857990)

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: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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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 26
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 71

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

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £152,125
Target investor price (1%) £121,700
  • 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).