172 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, CO4 9YF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £126,575 , which equates to approximately £267 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2018 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,575, representing a 5.5% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £126,575 is:

  • 44.8% lower than the average property price on Victoria Gardens
  • 28.5% lower than the average in the CO4 9YF postcode area
  • and 60.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£126,575
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£267
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

172 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Aug 2025.

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 15 Apr 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 60.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to CO4 9YF

5 th / 18
Price Rank
29% lower than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
3 rd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9YF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£126,575
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
3 May 2018
£120,000
Leasehold
+0.4 %
9 May 2014
£119,500
Leasehold
-11.5 %
1 May 2007
£135,000
Leasehold
+46.7 %
3 Dec 2003
£92,000
Leasehold
+17.9 %
27 Sep 2002
£78,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2020
rooms: 2
size: 475 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2013
rooms: 3
size: 477 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2011
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £35,500
sale date: 26 Sep 1997
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £159,995
sale date: 5 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 172 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, CO4 9YF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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