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7 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS

5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Charles Court

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

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.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Charles Court

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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 4)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
88%58%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2021from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromC69toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Nov 2021
EPC improved fromD60toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Charles Court 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£112,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 March 2013Most recent

    £112,000

    +2.8%over 8 years
  2. 1 June 2004

    £109,000

    +131.9%over 5 years
  3. 27 May 1999

    £46,995

    +27.0%over 2 years
  4. 27 March 1997

    £37,000

    +4.2%over 1 year
  5. 29 February 1996

    £35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0YS: £140,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Charles Court homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7 Charles Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,697

Street avg £2,149

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Charles Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 0YS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 0YS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0YS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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 7 Charles Court, Wheatfield Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.