What kind of home is 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG last change hands?

13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG last sold for £130,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,000 in April 2012, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2012 and January 2020, 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG rose from £85,000 to £130,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7XG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG use?

The latest EPC at 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG in?

13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG 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 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

The closest primary school to 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is Hamilton Primary School (550m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Philip Morant School and College (595m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

The closest bus stop to 13 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is Capel Road, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Alport Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7XG

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Alport Avenue

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

13 Alport Avenue is a one-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO2 7XG). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 25.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 38.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2020 for £130,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Aug 2011

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jun 2025from Apr 2025

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Alport Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Alport Avenue 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

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£130,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2020Most recent
£130,000
+52.9%over 7 years
4 April 2012
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7XG: £400,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CO2 7XG

On the street

Versus other Alport Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 13 Alport Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,453

Street avg £1,919

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

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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.

£176k

1 Brigadier House, Captain Gardens

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1 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bourne Court, Mersea Road

CO2 7RJ

1 bed5 bath

£164k

1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent

CO2 7QP

2 bed1 bath

£175k

1 Bradman Court, Circular Road East

CO2 7GB

2 bed2 bath

£199k

1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

CO2 7NG

2 bed2 bath

£215k

1 Captain Gardens

CO2 7FX

2 bed1 bath

£224k

1 Amies Court, Grimston Road

CO2 7RN

2 bed1 bath

£236k

1 Battalion Walk

CO2 7GS

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Capel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hamilton Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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