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17 Barley Way, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YD

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Barley Way

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

17 Barley Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0YD). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since August 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at -50% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 sits 831.1% above the 1997 sale of £45,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£44/sq ft) was about 82.4% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageDouble
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Barley Way

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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 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD59toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

17 Barley Way 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.

Latest sale on 17 Barley Way was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -50.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1997)

£45,750

Growth on file: -50.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 1997Most recent

    £45,750

    -50.0%over 8 months

  2. 13 December 1996

    £91,500

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.

17 Barley Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£472

Street avg £3,097

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 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.
£434k

1 Brimstone Chase, Stanway

CO3 0AN

4 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Barn Fields, Stanway

CO3 0WL

4 bed
£395k

1 Beacon Way, Stanway

CO3 0JA

4 bed
£345k

1 Columbine Mews, Stanway

CO3 0SG

4 bed1 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
£382k

1 Cornflower Close, Stanway

CO3 0SE

3 bed1 bath
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

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