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17 Holliwell Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FZ

Solar panels4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 17 Holliwell Close

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

17 Holliwell Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £210,000. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 156.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Holliwell 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)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Mar 2010
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Holliwell Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Holliwell 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.

17 Holliwell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 30 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£210,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 February 2025Most recent

    £210,000

    +68.0%over 14 years

  2. 2 December 2010

    £125,000

    +4.2%over 4 years

  3. 30 March 2006

    £119,995

    +200.0%over 10 years

  4. 28 June 1995

    £39,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0FZ: £210,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Holliwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Holliwell Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,200

Street avg £2,767

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Holliwell 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.
£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
£337k

1 Brougham Glades, Stanway

CO3 0YF

3 bed
£344k

1 Chapel Road, Stanway

CO3 0PU

3 bed
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

0.1 km

Oatfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils. 20 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 0FZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 0FZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0FZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 17 Holliwell Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.