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274 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 274 Dale Close

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

274 Dale Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 45 m² this is the 17th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in July 1999. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 285.7% above the 1999 sale of £35,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 59.1% below the postcode norm.

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

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jan 2015
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 274 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

274 Dale Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

274 Dale Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£35,000

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 July 1999Most recent

    £35,000

    -2.8%over 2 years

  2. 5 September 1996

    £36,000

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

On the street

Versus other Dale Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 274 Dale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£778

Street avg £2,395

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 274 Dale Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£132k

1 Darina Court, Dale Close, Stanway

CO3 0FL

1 bed
£232k

1 Dawnford Court, Stanway

CO3 0JG

2 bed1 bath
£259k

1 Bridle Walk, Stanway

CO3 0UH

2 bed1 bath
£324k

1 Albertine Close, Stanway

CO3 0JJ

2 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Alley Pond Close, Stanway

CO3 0AR

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.
Full Colchester report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for CO3 0FU

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 274 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.