What kind of home is 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG last sold for £73,000 in December 2003, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,750 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and December 2003, 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG rose from £43,750 to £73,000, a change of £29,250. That works out to roughly +23% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The current EPC rating for 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 0FG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG use?

The latest EPC at 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG in?

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

How safe is the area around 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

Police records around 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The closest primary school to 44 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).

How well connected is 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG?

The closest bus stop to 44 Dale Close, CO3 0FG is Warren Farm, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FG

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 Dale Close

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

44 Dale Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FG). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 34 m² this is the 10th smallest of 66 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–138 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 66 units on file.

It hasn't traded since December 2003, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 23% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 75.3% above the 2003 sale of £73,000. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 65 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Oct 2008

Low Energy Lighting

25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 Dale Close 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.

44 Dale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£73,000

Growth on file: 23.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2003Most recent
£73,000
+66.9%over 2 years
28 June 2001
£43,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FG: £241,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CO3 0FG

On the street

Versus other Dale Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 44 Dale Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,147

Street avg £2,806

Below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 36 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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

5/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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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