What type of property is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX last sold for £154,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,100 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and November 2006, 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX rose from £49,100 to £154,000, a change of £104,900. That works out to roughly +12.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX 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.

Where is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX located?

5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX 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.

Which schools serve 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

The closest primary school to 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (333m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (667m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cathedral Walk, CM1 1NX is Careers Office, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 196m away.

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5 Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1NX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Cathedral Walk

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

5 Cathedral Walk is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the 15th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 20.8% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingYes

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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 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cathedral Walk 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.

5 Cathedral Walk has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£154,000

Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2006Most recent
£154,000
+4.1%over 2 years
17 June 2004
£148,000
+201.4%over 7 years
21 March 1997
£49,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1NX: £195,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CM1 1NX

On the street

Versus other Cathedral Walk homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Cathedral Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £3,523

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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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.

Full Chelmsford report

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

Careers Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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