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98a, Flat 3, High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 98a

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

98a is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 78 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 98a (33–78 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (81 versus a worst of 72). The latest certificate (August 2014) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

98a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC BSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98a, Flat 3, High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98a has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

98a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 98a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 98a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 1DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 1DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 98a, Flat 3, High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.