7 Bucknells Mead, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RH
About 7 Bucknells Mead
7 Bucknells Mead is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3RH). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since October 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 45% above the 2006 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
7 Bucknells Mead's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Sept 2024
EPC Rating
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Planning history
7 Bucknells Mead has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.
£190,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 12 years.
£131,000
Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
31 October 2006Most recent
£131,000
+92.6%over 6 years20 July 2000
£68,000
+80.1%over 5 years28 February 1995
£37,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3RH: £200,000 (2025–2007).
Versus other Bucknells Mead homes
7 Bucknells Mead is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Primary School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Highwood Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB







