What type of property is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ last change hands?

23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ last sold for £270,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £49,000 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ changed over time?

Across 6 sales between September 1999 and July 2025, 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ rose from £49,000 to £270,000, a change of £221,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in March 2016 under ref. 160195. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

23 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.

Where is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ located?

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

Is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

How well connected is 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AZ is Lethe Grove, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AZ

6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Finchingfield Way

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

23 Finchingfield Way is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 0AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £270,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Jan 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2017from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromE50toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Finchingfield Way has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 23 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AZ

1decisions1extensions11documents1nearby

Mar 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Proposed single storey front extension for private use.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
160195
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Finchingfield Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2025Most recent
£270,000
+25.6%over 7 years
15 January 2018
£215,000
+64.1%over 6 years
19 May 2011
£131,000
+13.4%over 2 years
2 March 2009
£115,500
-3.7%over 3 years
5 June 2005
£119,995
+144.9%over 5 years
30 September 1999
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AZ: £165,000 (2024–2007).

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.

23 Finchingfield Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £2,938

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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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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