What type of property is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

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

What did 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ sell for?

8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ last sold for £137,000 in July 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,950 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and July 2011, 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ rose from £79,950 to £137,000, a change of £57,050. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (736 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

8 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.

Where is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ located?

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

Is 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Albion Grove, CO2 7RZ is Eagle Dr, 203m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 790m away.

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8 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

736 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Albion Grove

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

8 Albion Grove is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 736 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 sits 62% above the 2011 sale of £137,000. Last sold in July 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Feb 2021

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Albion Grove, Colchester, CO2 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 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 5.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£137,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2011Most recent
£137,000
+71.4%over 9 years
17 October 2001
£79,950

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.

On price per m², 8 Albion Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,003

Street avg £2,518

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

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FAQ

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