What type of property is 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA is a semi-detached house.

When did 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA last change hands?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA last sold for £220,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,000 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and October 2011, 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA rose from £82,000 to £220,000, a change of £138,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft). That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 0JA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA have?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA located?

17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA sits in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district.

Is 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA?

The closest primary school to 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA is Stanway Primary School (467m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (704m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA?

The closest bus stop to 17 Beacon Way, CO3 0JA is Tollgate Rbt, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Beacon Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0JA

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £392,000 sits 78.2% 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. At 123 m² it's 20.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 6 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2036

9 years remaining

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

Apr 2026from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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

Dec 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Conservatory to side
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/02/1886
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ConservatoryMay 2016Decision

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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

£392,000

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

4 October 2011Most recent
£220,000
+168.3%over 12 years
24 June 1999
£82,000

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

Nearby sales in CO3 0JA

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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 price per m², 17 Beacon Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,789

Street avg £2,702

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

229/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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0JA

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