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26 Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS
This 73 square metre property in Ardleigh, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £187,500 in 2022, up from £152,000 previously.
Property Type
Ground Floor Flat
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
73 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Rear
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Cul-de-sac
Quiet, low-traffic location
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2020from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£198,000
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Transaction history
+23.4%(8y)
£187,500Latest
Feb 2022£152,000
Aug 2014£115,000
Dec 2010Source: HM Land Registry
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£180,000
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Feb 2022
£155,000
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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 Colchester Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,568/£2,242 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 80% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/5 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 60% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/74 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 23% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
73 m²/73 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.5 t/year/2.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 36% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/3 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 36% of similar properties
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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About Ardleigh, Colchester
This property is located in Ardleigh, a village in the Tendring district of Essex, situated roughly 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Chelmsford.
Ardleigh is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) northeast from the centre of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast from the county town of Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,758. The locality is part of the CO 7 postal district, placing it within easy reach of Colchester’s amenities while retaining a rural character. Residents benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere typical of a village setting, with the convenience of nearby urban centres for shopping, employment and services. The area’s demographic profile suggests a stable, family-oriented environment, and its proximity to Colchester offers straightforward access to transport links and regional facilities.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
18
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(56%)
Drugs2(11%)
Burglary2(11%)
Other Theft1(6%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Public Order1(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Bramley Close
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
2m
< 1 min
Transport Links
22 within 3kmSt Mary's Primary School
Bus Stop90m
1 min
The Lion
Bus Stop275m
3 mins
Glebe Corner
Bus Stop596m
7 mins
The Wooden Fender
Bus Stop780m
9 mins
Home Farm Lane
Bus Stop1.2km
14 mins
Clover Way
Bus Stop1.7km
20 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Jon Ablewhite Chartered Surveyor
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Iain Bain Surveying
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Map
23 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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