What type of property is 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU last change hands?

38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU last sold for £200,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £47,500 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1998 and March 2026, 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU rose from £47,500 to £200,000, a change of £152,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1RU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU located?

38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

Police records around 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

The closest primary school to 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU is North Primary School and Nursery (158m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (562m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU?

The closest bus stop to 38 Albert Street, CO1 1RU is The Albert, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Rail Station, 560m away.

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38 Albert Street, Colchester, CO1 1RU

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Albert Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

38 Albert Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1RU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £200,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 73.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromE50toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2023from Mar 2013

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Albert Street, Colchester, CO1 1RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

38 Albert Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

12 March 2026Most recent
£200,000
+37.9%over 12 years
15 May 2013
£145,000
+38.1%over 3 years
26 February 2010
£105,000
+121.1%over 11 years
12 March 1998
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1RU: £215,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in CO1 1RU

On the street

Versus other Albert Street homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Albert Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,255

Street avg £3,037

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.

Full Colchester report

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 1RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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