173 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 624 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 £164,701 , which equates to approximately £264 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2022 for £177,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £12,299, representing a 6.9% decrease, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,701 is:

  • 32.8% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 38.3% lower than the average in the CO2 8HQ postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£164,701
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£264
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

173 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Oct 2019.

This property uses electric room 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 9 Oct 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 8HQ

46 th / 71
Price Rank
38% lower than average
58 th / 68
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
17 th / 68
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 71. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 68 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 58th out of 68 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,701
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-7 %
31 Oct 2022
£177,000
Leasehold
+18.8 %
11 Aug 2017
£149,000
Leasehold
-8.6 %
24 Sep 2004
£162,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 21 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 31 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £142,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2022

Data Sources

The property at 173 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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