What kind of home is Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

The current EPC rating for Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA use?

The latest EPC at Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA in?

Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA 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 Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

The closest primary school to Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA is Maltese Road Primary School (513m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (362m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, CM1 1JA is Bus Station, 37m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 74m away.

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Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (50–57 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (48 versus a best of 58). The latest certificate (March 2018) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

Flat 2 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from May 2010

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2018from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromF30toE48

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, 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 Flat 2, 54 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in CM1 1JA

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.

EPC Rating for Flat 2 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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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. 33 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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