74 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £148,762 , which equates to approximately £171 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jun 2017 for £142,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,762, representing a 4.8% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,762 is:

  • 39.3% lower than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 29.1% lower than the average in the CO2 8HU postcode area
  • and 53.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£148,762
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£171
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

74 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jul 2024.

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 25 Jun 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to electric storage heaters, electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • 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 low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO2 8HU

40 th / 41
Price Rank
29% lower than average
7 th / 40
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
40 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HU , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 40 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 7th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,762
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
2 Jun 2017
£142,000
Leasehold
+9.2 %
24 Sep 2004
£129,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

124 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £192,500
sale date: 17 Oct 2025
54 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £148,750
sale date: 13 Nov 2024
72 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
100 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
66 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £162,500
sale date: 9 Jul 2021

Data Sources

The property at 74 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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