What type of property is 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT last change hands?

196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT last sold for £245,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,000 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and November 2024, 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT rose from £63,000 to £245,000, a change of £182,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT have?

The current EPC rating for 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 0FT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT heated?

The latest EPC at 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is in council tax band C.

Where is 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT located?

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

Is 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT in a safe area?

Police records around 196 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.

Which schools serve 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest primary school to 196 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 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT?

The closest bus stop to 196 Dale Close, CO3 0FT is Warren Farm, 266m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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196 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 196 Dale Close

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

196 Dale Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FT). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 56 m² it's 27.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 94.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in November 2024.

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

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 196 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

196 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.

196 Dale Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£245,000
+288.9%over 24 years
3 September 2000
£63,000

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.

196 Dale Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £3,082

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.3 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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