What type of property is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP sell for?

7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP last sold for £315,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £159,995 in October 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

Across 3 sales between October 2010 and August 2023, 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP rose from £159,995 to £315,000, a change of £155,005. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP located?

7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP 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 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

The closest primary school to 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP is Parkwood Academy (505m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Albany Close, CM1 2EP is Albany Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Albany Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EP

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Albany Close

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

7 Albany Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2EP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 12.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 100.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £315,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Albany Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Albany Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

Latest sale on 7 Albany Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£315,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2023Most recent
£315,000
+10.9%over 3 years
20 December 2019
£284,000
+77.5%over 9 years
28 October 2010
£159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2EP: £190,000 (2017–2010).

Nearby sales in CM1 2EP

On the street

Versus other Albany Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Albany Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,621

Street avg £2,394

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 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.

£355k

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3 bed

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1 Ashtree Close

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3 bed

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1 Ashford Road

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3 bed

£405k

1 Cliveden Close

CM1 2NP

3 bed1 bath

£308k

1 Cheviot Drive

CM1 2EU

3 bed

£296k

1 Cassino Road

CM1 2EW

3 bed

£649k

1 Chignal Road

CM1 2JA

3 bed3 bath

£329k

1 Auckland Close

CM1 2DJ

4 bed

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

Albany Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Parkwood Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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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