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2 Crane Avenue, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8SS

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Crane Avenue

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

2 Crane Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 8SS). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 117 m² it sits well below the postcode median (174 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £529,000 is 21.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 111.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £435,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

2 Crane Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Aug 2023

Current Certificate
Aug 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 August 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Crane Avenue, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Crane Avenue 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.

2 Crane Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£529,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£435,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 August 2018Most recent

    £435,000

    +74.0%over 16 years

  2. 30 May 2002

    £249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 8SS: £378,000 (2016–2004).

On the street

Versus other Crane Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Crane Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,718

Street avg £2,498

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 188 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Crane Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£516k

1 Cygnet Walk, Stanway

CO3 8ZD

4 bed2 bath
£477k

1 Komodo Drive, Stanway

CO3 8DE

4 bed2 bath
£472k

1 Churchfields Avenue, Stanway

CO3 8WP

4 bed2 bath
£458k

1 Cheetah Chase, Stanway

CO3 8DA

4 bed2 bath
£430k

1 Lakeside Walk, Stanway

CO3 8WT

4 bed
£509k

1 Church Lane, Stanway

CO3 8LP

5 bed3 bath
£701k

1 Crane Avenue, Stanway

CO3 8SS

5 bed3 bath
£388k

1 Finch Road, Stanway

CO3 8DF

3 bed2 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

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lakelands Primary School. 14 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 8SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 8SS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 8SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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