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21 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Albion Grove

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

21 Albion Grove is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 47.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (November 2016).

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Everything you need to know about 21 Albion Grove

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2016from Oct 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Albion Grove has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 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.

21 Albion Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£205,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 November 2016Most recent

    £205,000

    +42.4%over 10 years

  2. 16 July 2006

    £144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RZ: £225,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Albion Grove homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 21 Albion Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,015

Street avg £2,468

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Albion Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£222k

1 Cambrai Road

CO2 7JA

£224k

1 Amies Court, Grimston Road

CO2 7RN

2 bed1 bath
£217k

1 Aisne Road

CO2 7HZ

£215k

1 Captain Gardens

CO2 7FX

2 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Battalion Walk

CO2 7GS

2 bed1 bath
£205k

1 Arthur Street

CO2 7DT

£199k

1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

CO2 7NG

2 bed2 bath
£248k

1 Albion Grove

CO2 7RZ

3 bed1 bath
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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Eagle Dr — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St. George's School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 7RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 7RZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.