What type of property is 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL last change hands?

8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL last sold for £132,000 in June 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,995 in October 2004, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and June 2009, 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL rose from £129,995 to £132,000, a change of £2,005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL 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 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL located?

8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL sits in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL 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 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

The closest primary school to 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL is Stanway Primary School (989m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.2km).

How well connected is 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Darina Court, CO3 0FL is Warren Farm, 263m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Darina Court, Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Darina Court

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

8 Darina Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in June 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 67.4% above the 2009 sale of £132,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
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 3)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 October 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2009from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Oct 2020from Jun 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Darina Court, Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Darina Court 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£132,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2009Most recent
£132,000
+1.5%over 4 years
14 October 2004
£129,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FL: £220,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in CO3 0FL

On the street

Versus other Darina Court homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Darina Court outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,694

Street avg £3,570

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 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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2 bed

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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

0.3 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 0FL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0FL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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