What kind of home is 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is a semi-detached house.

What did 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ sell for?

17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ last sold for £234,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is A with a score of 92 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2023 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ in?

17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is Cherry Tree Academy (460m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is Lethe Grove, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AZ

EPC A

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 92

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 17 Finchingfield Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17 Finchingfield Way is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in September 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 67% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £234,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

17 Finchingfield Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A92

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Sept 2023

EPC improved fromD66toA92

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC AExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Finchingfield Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Finchingfield Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£234,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2023Most recent
£234,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AZ: £215,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in CO2 0AZ

On the street

Versus other Finchingfield Way homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 17 Finchingfield Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,039

Street avg £3,175

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye

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1 Boyles Court, Holt Drive

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£223k

1 Gills Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

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1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

CO2 0PU

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1 Finchingfield Way

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3 bed1 bath

£288k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

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3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Blackheath

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2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.

Full Colchester report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lethe Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cherry Tree Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 0AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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