191 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £179,459 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2017 for £168,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,459, representing a 6.8% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,459 is:

  • 26.7% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 32.7% lower than the average in the CO2 8HQ postcode area
  • and 44.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£179,459
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

191 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Dec 2021.

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 28 Nov 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from good to n/a.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 8HQ

24 th / 71
Price Rank
33% lower than average
59 th / 68
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
10 th / 68
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 71. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th 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 59th out of 68 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,459
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
24 May 2017
£168,000
Leasehold
-4 %
24 Sep 2004
£174,995
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: 624 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 191 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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