8 Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford, CM1 1NX
About 8 Cathedral Walk
8 Cathedral Walk is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.
Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £187,500 — fresh data. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 36.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 February 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency improved
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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
8 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.
£193,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 27 years.
£187,500
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
10 May 2026Most recent
£187,500
+1.4%over 4 years17 December 2021
£185,000
+38.1%over 18 years22 October 2003
£134,000
+123.3%over 4 years18 December 1998
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1NX: £200,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in CM1 1NX
Versus other Cathedral Walk homes
8 Cathedral Walk is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,464
Street avg £3,446
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 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
Careers Office — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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
55.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.2dB







