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1 Barley Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YD

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Barley Way

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

1 Barley Way is a detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0YD). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2013
Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barley Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barley Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Barley Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0YD: £440,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Barley Way homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Barley Way stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Barley 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

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.
£514k

1 Batterham Close, Stanway

CO3 0BH

2 bed
£525k

1 Bishniba Cottages, Heath Road, Stanway

CO3 0QR

£450k

1 Barn Fields, Stanway

CO3 0WL

4 bed
£434k

1 Brimstone Chase, Stanway

CO3 0AN

4 bed2 bath
£413k

1 Blackberry Road, Stanway

CO3 0RT

3 bed2 bath
£406k

1 Butterfly Trail, Stanway

CO3 0AL

3 bed1 bath
£399k

1 Charles Bree Way, Stanway

CO3 0AS

3 bed2 bath
£395k

1 Beacon Way, Stanway

CO3 0JA

4 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Barley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0YD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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 1 Barley Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.