53 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 495 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 £168,100 , which equates to approximately £339 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2020 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,100, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,100 is:

  • 31.4% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 37.0% lower than the average in the CO2 8HQ postcode area
  • and 47.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

View sold house prices in CO2 8HQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£168,100
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£339
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2019.

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 5 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.8%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
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 8HQ

57 th / 71
Price Rank
37% lower than average
67 th / 68
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
5 th / 68
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 57th out of 71. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th 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 67th out of 68 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,100
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
24 Aug 2020
£153,000
Leasehold
-4.1 %
26 Nov 2004
£159,612
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

151 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £181,550
sale date: 30 Jun 2005
102 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2025
96 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
2 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2006

Data Sources

The property at 53 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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