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1 bed flat for sale Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2

Asking price

£115,000

Added on 27/09/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £243 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

About this property

This one-bedroom apartment on Hawkins Road offers an attractive investment opportunity in Colchester. Situated on the second floor, it boasts a river-facing balcony providing a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy. The apartment comes with allocated parking and generates a monthly rent of £1000 pcm.

Located within walking distance to the University of Essex, this property is well-suited for students or university staff. The Hythe Train Station is also nearby, providing convenient transport links for commuters. Local amenities are within easy reach, ensuring that daily needs are met without hassle.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,522
Band B

£1,776
Band C

£2,029
Band D

£2,283
Band E

£2,790
Band F

£3,297
Band G

£3,805
Band H

£4,566

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Colchester, 2026/27 bills run from £1,522 a year in band A to £4,566 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Colchester, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

51 comparables · within 2.8 miles

Cheaper than 80% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £115,000 Median £130,000 · £100,000 – £160,000

Per square foot

£243 12% under

1-bed flats nearby £276

Against sold prices

26% under

CO2 sold median £326 / sq ft, 949 sales

Compared with 51 1-bed flats for sale within 2.8 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in CO2 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in CO2 →

Location

Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £115,000

£57k £173k

Deposit10% £12,000

£0 £115k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £103,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £23,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
4, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2024	1,141 sq ft £241/sq ft	1,141 sq ft	£241	£275,000
47, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2023	657 sq ft £271/sq ft	657 sq ft	£271	£177,995
35, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2023	592 sq ft £287/sq ft	592 sq ft	£287	£170,000
45, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2023	624 sq ft £301/sq ft	624 sq ft	£301	£188,000
29, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2022	592 sq ft £236/sq ft	592 sq ft	£236	£140,000
17, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2022	441 sq ft £317/sq ft	441 sq ft	£317	£140,000
31, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2021	635 sq ft £291/sq ft	635 sq ft	£291	£185,000
5, Heia Wharf, Hawkins Road Terraced	Terraced	May 2021	1,055 sq ft £268/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£268	£283,000