20 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 603 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 £129,766 , which equates to approximately £215 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Oct 2011 for £83,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,766, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £129,766 is:

  • 47.0% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 38.2% lower than the average in the CO2 8HU postcode area
  • and 59.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£129,766
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£215
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2021.

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 21 Oct 2010. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.7%.

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).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 8HU

35 th / 41
Price Rank
38% lower than average
33 rd / 40
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
22 nd / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HU , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 40 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 33th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£129,766
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
4 Oct 2011
£83,000
Leasehold
-30.8 %
25 Mar 2006
£120,000
Leasehold
-20 %
18 Mar 2006
£150,000
Leasehold
+30.4 %
21 Jul 2004
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2025
rooms: 2
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 20 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Oct 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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