70 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £159,775 , which equates to approximately £252 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2015 for £124,500. Since then, the value has increased by £35,275, representing a 28.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £159,775 is:

  • 34.8% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 23.9% lower than the average in the CO2 8HU postcode area
  • and 50.4% 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 6 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£159,775
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£252
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

70 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 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 17 May 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 7.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO2 8HU

21 st / 41
Price Rank
24% lower than average
27 th / 40
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
12 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HU , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 40 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 27th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£159,775
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
14 Aug 2015
£124,500
Leasehold
+18.6 %
29 Jun 2012
£105,000
Leasehold
+9.4 %
19 May 2009
£96,000
Leasehold
-14.3 %
19 May 2008
£112,000
Leasehold
-30 %
20 Oct 2004
£159,995
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: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £161,500
sale date: 2 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 70 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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