What type of property is 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW last sold for £230,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

The current EPC rating for 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1TW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW 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 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW located?

15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW 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 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

The closest primary school to 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW is Westlands Community Primary School (686m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (647m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW?

The closest bus stop to 15 Alma Drive, CM1 1TW is Fire Station, 147m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 473m away.

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15 Alma Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1TW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Alma Drive

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

15 Alma Drive is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1TW). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£419/sq ft) was about 118.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £230,000.

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
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

15 Alma Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Alma Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Alma Drive 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.

15 Alma Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 July 2023Most recent
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1TW: £300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM1 1TW

On the street

Versus other Alma Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Alma Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,510

Street avg £2,632

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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