6 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE
COLCHESTER, FORDHAM HEATH, ESSEX CO3 9FW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
84 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£404,995 Oct 2023
Price per m²
£4,762/m²
Local average
£471,273 (-15.1%)
Street crime
14 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Rolling Countryside Views
- Off Road Parking And EV Charger
- Large Garden
- Open Plan Kitchen And Dining Room
- Spacious Living Room
- Well Maintained Throughout
- Downstairs WC
- Primary Bedroom With En Suite
- Two Further Bedrooms
- Modern Family Bathroom
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Nestled amongst the beautiful Essex countryside this attractive detached residence, located in Fordham Heath is situated on the corner plot and offers modern living space across two floors.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious living room, ideal for both relaxation and entertainment. The modern open plan kitchen seamlessly flows into the dining area, creating a dynamic space that is as functional as it is stylish. The garden access from the dining area enhances the indoor outdoor living experience, allowing for a seamless transition between the interior and exterior spaces. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
Ascend to the first floorl, where the primary bedroom awaits with its own en suite shower room, providing a private sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation. Two additional bedrooms offer ample space for family members or guests, ensuring everyone has their own peaceful retreat within the home. The household is served by a contemporary family bathroom.
The generous sized garden offers both patio space, ideal for al fresco dining and relaxation, and an area of lush lawn, perfect for children to play and gardeners to enjoy.
The home further boasts off road parking at the rear of the home, with the benefit of an electric vehicle charging point.
Located within the beautiful Essex countryside, this area could be ideal for outdoor enthusiasts as it offers scenic trails and open green spaces. In the surrounding areas you will find well regarded schools, cafes and further local amenities, as well as Marks Tey Rail Station that offers regular mainline services to Central London, whilst easy access to the A124 and A12 both provide direct routes to London, Chelmsford and Ipswich.
Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!
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Listed by
Colchester & Suffolk
Durden & Hunt
Reference: 163104242
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 31/08/2023
Expiry date: 30/08/2033
Current heating cost: £443/year
Potential heating cost: £443/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- 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)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/10/2023 (2 years ago) | £404,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COTTAGE HALSTEAD ROAD, EIGHT ASH GREEN, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 3PU | £395,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 7 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW | £319,995 | 11/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 29 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW | £170,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW | £315,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 31 JOHN FLOWER AVENUE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9FW | £277,940 | 13/06/2023 | Other |
| THE BRIARS WOOD LANE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9TR | £350,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| CHOATS WOOD LANE, FORDHAM HEATH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9TR | £610,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE COTTAGE HALSTEAD ROAD, EIGHT ASH GREEN, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 3PU | £350,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £270,734 (4 sales)
Area average: £426,250 (4 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): East of England. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area CO → East of England.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Fiddlers Folly | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Franks Motorcycles | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Marks Tey | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Chappel and Wakes Colne | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | St Aubyn Centre | 3.8 miles |
| University | University Quays | 5.6 miles |
| University | The Pastures | 5.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 27 Mar 2013 |
| Doucecroft School | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Inadequate — 8 Mar 2023 |
| Holmwood House School | Other | 1.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| Stanway Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fiddlers Folley, CO3 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hall Road, CO6 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,525/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).