18 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, CO4 9YD is a freehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £140,790 , which equates to approximately £238 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2021 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,790, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £140,790 is:

  • 38.6% lower than the average property price on Victoria Gardens
  • 37.9% lower than the average in the CO4 9YD postcode area
  • and 56.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£140,790
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£238
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Sep 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 60.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 9YD

28 th / 30
Price Rank
38% lower than average
15 th / 26
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
24 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9YD , this flat's estimated value ranks 28th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 26 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 15th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£140,790
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
5 May 2021
£135,000
Leasehold
+21.6 %
7 May 2020
£111,000
Leasehold
+101.8 %
1 Dec 2000
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £51,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2000
rooms: 3
size: 577 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 10 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at 18 Victoria Gardens, Colchester, CO4 9YD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 May 2021. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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