What kind of home is 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH last change hands?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH last sold for £350,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £309,950 in April 2004, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

Across 2 sales between April 2004 and October 2013, 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH rose from £309,950 to £350,000, a change of £40,050. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH had any planning applications?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH has council approval for side extension granted in July 2004 under ref. F/COL/04/0969. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH in?

2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH sits in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district.

Is 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

The closest primary school to 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH is Lakelands Primary School (398m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (909m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Heron Close, CO3 8WH is Church Ln, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Heron Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8WH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Heron Close

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

2 Heron Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 8WH). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013). Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 46.9% above the 2013 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached

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Energy

Energy performance

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2012

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Heron Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8WH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Heron Close has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Heron Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8WH

1decisions1extensions2documents1nearby

Jul 2004
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Conservatory to side elevation
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/04/0969
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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2 Heron Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£350,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2013Most recent
£350,000
+12.9%over 9 years
6 April 2004
£309,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 8WH: £394,950 (2015–2004).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Ln — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lakelands Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 8WH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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