What kind of home is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1TN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN in?

8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN 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 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

The closest primary school to 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (714m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (659m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elgin Avenue, CM1 1TN is Fire Station, 207m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 430m away.

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8 Elgin Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

26 m²

280 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Elgin Avenue

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

8 Elgin Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1TN). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 26 m² this is the 4th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–124 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 20 units on file.

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elgin Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elgin Avenue 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.

8 Elgin Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

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 1TN: £399,950 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in CM1 1TN

On the street

Versus other Elgin Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 27 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

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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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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

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 31 schools nearby.

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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 1TN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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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