What kind of home is 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT last change hands?

160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT last sold for £123,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £46,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and January 2013, 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT rose from £46,000 to £123,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The current EPC rating for 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT use?

The latest EPC at 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT 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 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT in?

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

How safe is the area around 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

Police records around 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT 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 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest primary school to 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is Stanway Primary School (934m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest bus stop to 160 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is Warren Farm, 266m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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160 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 160 Dale Close

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

160 Dale Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FT). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 73.2% above the 2013 sale of £123,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2013.

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
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 160 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

160 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£123,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

7 January 2013Most recent
£123,000
+39.8%over 10 years
6 June 2002
£87,995
+91.3%over 4 years
7 November 1997
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FT: £225,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO3 0FT

On the street

Versus other Dale Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 160 Dale Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,674

Street avg £3,271

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Warren Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Stanway Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0FT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.5dB

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55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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