What kind of home is 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ last sold for £138,500 in March 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,000 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and March 2011, 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ rose from £112,000 to £138,500, a change of £26,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ 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.

Which area is 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ in?

23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

Police records around 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest primary school to 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is St. George's School (151m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.4km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is Eagle Dr, 203m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 790m away.

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23 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Albion Grove

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

23 Albion Grove is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Held since March 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 sits 55.2% above the 2011 sale of £138,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Nov 2010

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Albion Grove has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£138,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2011Most recent
£138,500
+23.7%over 5 years
12 December 2005
£112,000

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

Nearby sales in CO2 7RZ

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.

23 Albion Grove outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,131

Street avg £2,512

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Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 70 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£215k

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2 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent

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2 bed1 bath

£310k

1 Barside Terrace, Layer Road

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2 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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