What type of property is 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG last change hands?

8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG last sold for £262,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £50,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 1995 and October 2018, 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG rose from £50,000 to £262,000, a change of £212,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in November 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 2BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG 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 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG located?

8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

Police records around 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG 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 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

The closest primary school to 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG is Kings Road Primary School (354m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (756m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Christy Avenue, CM1 2BG is Park Avenue, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Christy Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2BG

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Christy Avenue

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

8 Christy Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Last sale on file: £262,000 in October 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 80 m² it's 16.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 27.9% above the 2018 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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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 3)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromG11toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2018from Feb 2017

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Christy Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 8 Christy Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2BG

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Flagged:Subdivision

Jul 2017
SubdivisionFull
Outcome in report
Subdivision of existing 5-bed dwelling into two dwellings, with new vehicular crossover.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
17/00791/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Christy Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£262,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2018Most recent
£262,000
-18.1%over 1 year
17 March 2017
£320,000
+414.1%over 19 years
21 August 1997
£62,250
+24.5%over 1 year
30 November 1995
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2BG: £285,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Christy Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Christy Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,275

Street avg £3,769

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

Above

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kings Road Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 2BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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