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282 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 282 Dale Close

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

282 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. 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 across 39 units on file. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 83.7% above the 2011 sale of £80,000. 15 years since the last transfer (August 2011).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 282 Dale Close

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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 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Feb 2011
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 282 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

282 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.

282 Dale Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£80,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 August 2011Most recent

    £80,000

    +131.9%over 12 years

  2. 22 April 1999

    £34,500

    -18.7%over 3 years

  3. 13 July 1995

    £42,450

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 282 Dale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,778

Street avg £2,355

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 282 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

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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 282 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.