98a, Flat 1, High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX
About 98a
98a is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 98a (33–78 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (72 versus a best of 81). The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
98a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Aug 2024
EPC Rating
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Planning history
98a 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
98a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£189,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Versus other High Street homes
98a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.1 km
High Chelmer — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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
55.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.9dB







