What is the EPC rating for 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

3 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.

Where is 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

Police records around 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alport Avenue, CO2 7XG is Capel Road, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alport Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Alport Avenue

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

3 Alport Avenue is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 7XG). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 48 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 21 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

3 Alport Avenue's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alport Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Alport Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7XG: £400,000 (2026–2020).

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.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady 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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