7 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
About 7 Charles Court
7 Charles Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0YS). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 66 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (38–66 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 66 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 13 years since the last transfer (March 2013). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 44.6% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
7 Charles Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.
£162,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 17 years.
£112,000
Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
12 March 2013Most recent
£112,000
+2.8%over 8 years1 June 2004
£109,000
+131.9%over 5 years27 May 1999
£46,995
+27.0%over 2 years27 March 1997
£37,000
+4.2%over 1 year29 February 1996
£35,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0YS: £140,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in CO3 0YS
8 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
Sold Oct 2023
£160,0002 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
Sold Dec 2021
£140,00019 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
Sold Sept 2020
£125,00015 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
Sold Jan 2020
£132,5001 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS
Sold Aug 2018
£125,000
Versus other Charles Court homes
On floor area, 7 Charles Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,697
Street avg £2,149
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Oatfield Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Stanway Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB







