290 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £122,206 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Sep 2013 for £82,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,206, representing a 49.0% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £122,206 is:

  • 42.6% lower than the average property price on Dale Close
  • 29.3% lower than the average in the CO3 0FU postcode area
  • and 62.0% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£122,206
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

290 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0FU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 May 2023, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO3 0FU

37 th / 42
Price Rank
29% lower than average
24 th / 39
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
35 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO3 0FU , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 39 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 24th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£122,206
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
9 Sep 2013
£82,000
Leasehold
+89.6 %
7 Apr 2000
£43,250
Leasehold
+39.5 %
7 Apr 1999
£31,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 11 May 2022
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 407 sq ft
sale price: £129,995
sale date: 10 Jan 2018
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2017
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 290 Dale Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0FU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Sep 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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