What type of property is 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD have?

The current EPC rating for 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 4JD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD heated?

The latest EPC at 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD located?

20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

Police records around 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD show an average of 420 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

The closest primary school to 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD is Kings Road Primary School (105m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford County High School for Girls (559m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD?

The closest bus stop to 20 North Avenue, CM1 4JD is The Barn, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 North Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 4JD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 North Avenue

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

20 North Avenue is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 4JD). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 73 m² it's 23.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE43toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Aug 2026from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromD55toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%87%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 North Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 4JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 North Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 North Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in CM1 4JD: £198,750 (2014–2012).

Nearby sales in CM1 4JD

16 North Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 4JD
Sold Apr 2014
£245,000

On the street

Versus other North Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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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1 bed

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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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Crime

420/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Barn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kings Road Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 4JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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