What type of property is 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG last change hands?

30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG last sold for £270,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £112,500 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

Across 3 sales between May 2002 and October 2020, 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG rose from £112,500 to £270,000, a change of £157,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The current EPC rating for 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 0FG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is in council tax band C.

Where is 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG located?

30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG sits in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

Police records around 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The closest primary school to 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is Stanway Primary School (993m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The closest bus stop to 30 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is Warren Farm, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FG

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 30 Dale Close

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

30 Dale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 66 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 is 22.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 76% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2020 for £270,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Dale Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

30 Dale Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2020Most recent
£270,000
+36.7%over 5 years
6 May 2015
£197,500
+75.6%over 12 years
20 May 2002
£112,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FG: £240,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in CO3 0FG

On the street

Versus other Dale Close homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 30 Dale Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,857

Street avg £3,231

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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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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.

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Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Warren Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Stanway Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 0FG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

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75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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