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17 Beacon Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0JA

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Beacon Way

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

17 Beacon Way is a semi-detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0JA). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 sits 64.5% above the 2011 sale of £220,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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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.

17 Beacon Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Aug 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Beacon Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 17 Beacon Way.

2 applications on record at 17 Beacon Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0JA

2decisions2extensions13documents1nearby
  1. Dec 2002
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Conservatory to side

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/02/1886
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Beacon Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£220,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 October 2011Most recent

    £220,000

    +168.3%over 12 years

  2. 24 June 1999

    £82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0JA: £300,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Beacon Way homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Beacon Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,702

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Beacon Way

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.
£360k

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£370k

1 Centaury Close, Stanway

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£371k

1 Copper Beeches, Stanway

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3 bed1 bath
£374k

1 Cobble Row, Stanway

CO3 0GN

3 bed2 bath
£345k

1 Columbine Mews, Stanway

CO3 0SG

4 bed1 bath
£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.
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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tollgate Rbt — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stanway Primary School. 15 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 0JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 0JA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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