What kind of home is 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ last sold for £212,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and October 2020, 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ rose from £145,000 to £212,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

3 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 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

Police records around 3 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 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is Eagle Dr, 203m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 790m away.

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3 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Albion Grove

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

3 Albion Grove is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 12.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 54.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2020 for £212,000.

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
ParkingOff road

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE42toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£212,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2020Most recent
£212,000
+46.2%over 7 years
3 October 2013
£145,000

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.

Price per m² for 3 Albion Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,164

Street avg £2,460

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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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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· 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

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