5 Alport Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7XG
About 5 Alport Avenue
5 Alport Avenue is a one-bedroom 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. 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, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (50 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in January 2005. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 58.8% above the 2005 sale of £85,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Everything you need to know about 5 Alport Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
5 Alport Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 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.
Sales history & valuation
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£85,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 January 2005Most recent
£85,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7XG: £400,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in CO2 7XG
Versus other Alport Avenue homes
5 Alport Avenue outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,771
Street avg £2,089
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Everything you need to know about 5 Alport Avenue
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
1 Brigadier House, Captain Gardens
CO2 7LD
1 Bourne Court, Mersea Road
CO2 7RJ
1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent
CO2 7QP
1 Bradman Court, Circular Road East
CO2 7GB
1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk
CO2 7NG
1 Captain Gardens
CO2 7FX
1 Amies Court, Grimston Road
CO2 7RN
1 Battalion Walk
CO2 7GS
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.8dB