18 Albert Street, Colchester, CO1 1RU
About 18 Albert Street
18 Albert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1RU). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 65 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 47 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 43.3% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £167,500 in June 2019.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
18 Albert Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
24 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
18 Albert Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.3% per year over 1 year.
£167,500
Growth on file: -4.3% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
16 June 2019Most recent
£167,500
-4.3%over 9 months24 September 2018
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1RU: £215,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in CO1 1RU
Versus other Albert Street homes
On floor area, 18 Albert Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,577
Street avg £3,074
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
279/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Albert — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
North Primary School and Nursery. 33 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB