What type of property is 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU last change hands?

254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU last sold for £44,697 in April 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The current EPC rating for 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU heated?

The latest EPC at 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU 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 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU located?

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

What is crime like near 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

Police records around 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU 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 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The closest primary school to 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is Stanway Primary School (851m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.1km).

What transport links are near 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The closest bus stop to 254 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is Warren Farm, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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254 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 254 Dale Close

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

254 Dale Close is a mid-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 363.1% above the 1995 sale of £44,697. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 48.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 254 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

254 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.

254 Dale Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£44,697

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 April 1995Most recent
£44,697

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FU: £230,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO3 0FU

On the street

Versus other Dale Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

254 Dale Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£972

Street avg £3,674

Strongly 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 2.6 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Albertine Close, Stanway

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1 Darina Court, Dale Close, Stanway

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1 Alley Pond Close, Stanway

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1 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway

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1 Brougham Glades, Stanway

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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

0.9 km

Stanway Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0FU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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