What kind of home is 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH last change hands?

39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH last sold for £93,500 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and October 2002, 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH rose from £46,000 to £93,500, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +12.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

The current EPC rating for 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH use?

The latest EPC at 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH 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 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH in?

39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

Police records around 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

The closest primary school to 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (397m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (588m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

The closest bus stop to 39 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is Berkley Close, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 39 Albrighton Croft

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

39 Albrighton Croft is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RH). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since October 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 159.9% above the 2002 sale of £93,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Albrighton Croft has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£93,500

Growth on file: 12.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2002Most recent
£93,500
+103.3%over 5 years
6 December 1996
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RH: £235,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in CO4 9RH

On the street

Versus other Albrighton Croft homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Albrighton Croft outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,612

Street avg £2,821

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

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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.

£262k

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1 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods

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£276k

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3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

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3 bed

£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed

£303k

1 California Close

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3 bed1 bath

£322k

1 Avitus Way, Highwoods

CO4 9EY

3 bed2 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.

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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Berkley Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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