85 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ is a freehold terraced property built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,518 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £354,146 , which equates to approximately £233 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Feb 2017 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,146, representing a 24.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £354,146 is:

  • 44.6% higher than the average property price on Albany Gardens
  • 32.8% higher than the average in the CO2 8HQ postcode area
  • and 10.0% higher 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 18 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1518 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£354,146
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£233
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Albany Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Apr 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO2 8HQ

14 th / 71
Price Rank
33% higher than average
12 th / 68
Size Rank
94% bigger than average
23 rd / 68
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO2 8HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 71. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 68 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 68 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£354,146
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
16 Feb 2017
£285,000
Leasehold
-4.6 %
27 Jun 2005
£298,700
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 29 Dec 2005
rooms: 7
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £332,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 85 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Feb 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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