What type of property is 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

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

9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH last sold for £163,750 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,500 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1999 and August 2024, 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH rose from £44,500 to £163,750, a change of £119,250. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9RH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH heated?

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

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

9 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.

Where is 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH located?

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

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

Police records around 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

The closest primary school to 9 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 is the nearest station to 9 Albrighton Croft, CO4 9RH?

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

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9 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RH

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Albrighton Croft

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

9 Albrighton Croft is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RH). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 13% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£371/sq ft) was about 147.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 41 m² it's 28.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 32 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £163,750.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

9 Albrighton Croft has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Albrighton Croft has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£163,750

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2024Most recent
£163,750
+46.2%over 9 years
9 April 2015
£112,000
+151.7%over 15 years
22 December 1999
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RH: £235,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CO4 9RH

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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.

On years held, 9 Albrighton Croft runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,994

Street avg £2,721

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Area

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Crime

5/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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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