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5 Martin Hunt Drive, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8BL

EPC BNotable views3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor top floor
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
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Overview

About 5 Martin Hunt Drive

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

5 Martin Hunt Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft). At 55 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (55–121 m²). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (June 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average.

A recent sale: £218,000 in January 2026. At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2019–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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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.

5 Martin Hunt Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2029

2 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Martin Hunt Drive, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Martin Hunt Drive 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.

5 Martin Hunt Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£218,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2026Most recent

    £218,000

    -0.9%over 3 years

  2. 20 October 2022

    £220,000

    +12.8%over 3 years

  3. 29 August 2019

    £194,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 8BL: £325,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Martin Hunt Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Martin Hunt Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,964

Street avg £3,299

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.0 t/year

Above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 4 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Martin Hunt Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£297k

1 Flamingo Crescent, Stanway

CO3 8BX

2 bed2 bath
£341k

1 Allen Aldridge Grove, Stanway

CO3 8BT

3 bed2 bath
£353k

1 Kestrel Drive, Stanway

CO3 8AP

3 bed2 bath
£379k

1 Giraffe Row, Stanway

CO3 8DB

3 bed3 bath
£388k

1 Finch Road, Stanway

CO3 8DF

3 bed2 bath
£202k

1 Bird Walk, Plover Road, Stanway

CO3 8DH

£227k

1 Gravel Terrace, Martin Hunt Drive, Stanway

CO3 8DJ

£430k

1 Lakeside Walk, Stanway

CO3 8WT

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

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tollgate Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lakelands Primary School. 16 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 8BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 8BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 8BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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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