What kind of home is 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT last sold for £64,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The current EPC rating for 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 0FT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT use?

The latest EPC at 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT 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 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT in?

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

How safe is the area around 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

Police records around 180 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 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest primary school to 180 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 transport links are near 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest bus stop to 180 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is Warren Farm, 266m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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180 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 180 Dale Close

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

180 Dale Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FT). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 31 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 28 units on file.

It hasn't traded since October 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 96.9% above the 2002 sale of £64,000. At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (45 m² across 27 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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from May 2011

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 180 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

180 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.

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

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£64,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 October 2002Most recent
£64,000

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 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

180 Dale Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,065

Street avg £2,656

Below

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 37 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

£132k

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2 bed1 bath

£324k

1 Albertine Close, Stanway

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Alley Pond Close, Stanway

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2 bed1 bath

£360k

1 Damask Road, Stanway

CO3 0HG

2 bed1 bath

£514k

1 Batterham Close, Stanway

CO3 0BH

2 bed

£128k

1 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway

CO3 0YS

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

0.3 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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