What kind of home is Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN is a mid-terrace house.

When did Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN last change hands?

Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN last sold for £180,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £225,000 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and November 2019, Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN fell from £225,000 to £180,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly -1.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

The current EPC rating for Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN use?

The latest EPC at Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN is in council tax band C.

Which area is Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN in?

Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

Police records around Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

The closest primary school to Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN is Maltese Road Primary School (570m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (422m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN?

The closest bus stop to Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, CM1 1GN is Bus Station, 37m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 45m away.

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Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, Chelmsford, CM1 1GN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 4th

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Wells Crescent

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

Wells Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1GN). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 14th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in Wells Crescent, where floor areas span 44–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 51 units on file.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 12.2% below the 2019 sale of £180,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Sold November 2019 for £180,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2010from Dec 2008

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

May 2020from May 2010

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Wells Crescent, Flat 23, Marconi Plaza, Chelmsford, CM1 1GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Wells Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Wells Crescent's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£180,000

Growth on file: -1.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2019Most recent
£180,000
+12.5%over 5 years
8 July 2014
£160,000
-28.9%over 7 years
30 May 2007
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1GN: £192,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CM1 1GN

On the street

Versus other Marconi Plaza homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Wells Crescent is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £3,608

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bus Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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