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46a, Flat 3, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
28 m²
301 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 46a

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

46a is an end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 46a (28–46 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Dec 2012
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46a, Flat 3, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

46a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

46a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1JA: £330,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Duke Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 46a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 46a

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

0.0 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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 46a, Flat 3, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.