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45 Albany Gardens, Colchester, CO2 8HQ
This 72 square metre property in Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £170,582 back in 2004.
Property Type
Ground Floor Flat
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
72 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 2003–2006
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Electric Heating
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2014from Dec 2008
Heating System
Storage HeatersCommunity
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Community
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
55%33%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Ventilation
NaturalExtract
Mechanical ventilation installed
Feb 2019from Aug 2014
Heating System
CommunityStorage Heaters
Heating system changed
Hot Water
CommunityImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system changed
Low Energy Lighting
33%67%
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation
ExtractNatural
Ventilation system changed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£171,000
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Transaction history
£170,582Latest
Dec 2004Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester+0.4%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Albany Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 73 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,369/£2,914 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 66% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
21 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 84% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
75 (C)/76 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 33% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
72 m²/66 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 61% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.9 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 14% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/3 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
49.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
44
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual24(55%)
Vehicle Crime6(14%)
Public Order4(9%)
Other Theft3(7%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(5%)
Burglary2(5%)
Drugs1(2%)
Robbery1(2%)
Other Crime1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Daniel Cole Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Albany Gardens
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
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Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
23 within 3kmP
Kendall Church of England Primary School
478m
6 mins
P
Old Heath Community Primary School
753m
9 mins
P
Unity Primary Academy
1.3km
16 mins
S
The Thomas Lord Audley School
1.9km
23 mins
S
Colchester Academy
2.1km
25 mins
S
The Sixth Form College Colchester
2.8km
33 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmAlbany Gardens
Bus Stop140m
2 mins
Commerce Way
Bus Stop186m
2 mins
Grange Way
Bus Stop254m
3 mins
Old Heath Post Office
Bus Stop428m
5 mins
Barn Hall Avenue
Bus Stop458m
6 mins
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station
Rail939m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
53 points of interest nearby
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