8a, Tindal Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1ER
About 8a
8a is a detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
External or internal wall insulation added
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
8a 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
8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£187,000
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.
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1ER: £280,000 (2025–2011).
Versus other Tindal Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 8a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 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. 32 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







