What was the last sold price for 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ last sold for £189,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,500 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1995 and April 2015, 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ rose from £51,500 to £189,000, a change of £137,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ use?

The latest EPC at 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ in?

1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ 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 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The closest primary school to 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is Maltese Road Primary School (316m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (329m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is Rose & Crown, 94m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 544m away.

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1b, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a two-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 31.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 26.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

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.

1b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£189,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2015Most recent
£189,000
+204.8%over 15 years
22 July 1999
£62,000
+20.4%over 4 years
20 July 1995
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2RQ: £230,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CM1 2RQ

On the street

Versus other Primrose Hill homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,375

Street avg £3,339

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Rose & Crown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Maltese Road Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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