21 Hardy Close, Chelmsford, CM1 1AE
About 21 Hardy Close
21 Hardy Close is a one-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft). At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–154 m²). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (July 2016) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating.
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 63 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
Energy performance
21 Hardy Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jul 2026
EPC Rating
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Planning history
21 Hardy Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21 Hardy Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£223,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 1 year.
£225,000
Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
12 April 2017Most recent
£225,000
+12.5%over 8 months28 July 2016
£199,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AE: £265,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CM1 1AE
Versus other Hardy Close homes
21 Hardy Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£5,000
Street avg £4,590
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 0.7 t/year
Years Held
9 years
Street avg 7 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 31 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB







