What kind of home is 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU last sold for £87,500 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £29,950 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and April 2012, 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU rose from £29,950 to £87,500, a change of £57,550. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The current EPC rating for 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU use?

The latest EPC at 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

286 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.

Which area is 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU in?

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

What is crime like near 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

Police records around 286 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.

What schools are near 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The closest primary school to 286 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).

How well connected is 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU?

The closest bus stop to 286 Dale Close, CO3 0FU is Warren Farm, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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286 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 286 Dale Close

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

286 Dale Close is a one-bedroom detached 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. 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 (March 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 60% above the 2012 sale of £87,500. 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012).

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

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Jul 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 286 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

286 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£87,500

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2012Most recent
£87,500
-3.8%over 8 years
30 March 2004
£91,000
+203.8%over 7 years
27 June 1996
£29,950

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

Habitable Rooms for 286 Dale Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,944

Street avg £2,349

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£324k

1 Albertine Close, Stanway

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2 bed1 bath

£325k

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

0.2 km

Warren Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Stanway Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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