What kind of home is 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ last change hands?

161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ last sold for £177,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,800 in June 2005, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and July 2023, 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ rose from £152,800 to £177,000, a change of £24,200. That works out to roughly +0.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

The current EPC rating for 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ use?

The latest EPC at 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ 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 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ in?

161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

Police records around 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ 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 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

The closest primary school to 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ is Kendall Church of England Primary School (478m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ?

The closest bus stop to 161 Albany Gardens, CO2 8HQ is Albany Gardens, 140m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 939m away.

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161 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 161 Albany Gardens

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

161 Albany Gardens is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 8HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 77 m² this is the 61st smallest of 92 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 5–220 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 92 units on file.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £177,000.

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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 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2012

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161 Albany Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

161 Albany Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£177,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2023Most recent
£177,000
+15.8%over 18 years
23 June 2005
£152,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8HQ: £155,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CO2 8HQ

On the street

Versus other Albany Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 73 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 161 Albany Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,299

Street avg £2,916

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Albany Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kendall Church of England Primary School. 23 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 8HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 8HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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70 dB

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