7 Wells Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HX
About 7 Wells Street
7 Wells Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1HX). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–69 m²). The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since December 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 107.4% above the 2000 sale of £108,970. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
7 Wells Street 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
7 Wells Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£226,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£108,970
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 December 2000Most recent
£108,970
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1HX: £220,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in CM1 1HX
Versus other Wells Street homes
On floor area, 7 Wells Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,868
Street avg £3,369
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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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
Bus Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 33 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
55.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.3dB







