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 £236,000 sits 116.6% 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
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 June 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
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.
£236,000
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
420/mo
Steady 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







