What kind of home is 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW is a mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW sell for?

8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW last sold for £285,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,500 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and July 2023, 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW rose from £148,500 to £285,000, a change of £136,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 4UW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW in?

8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

Police records around 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW 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.

What schools are near 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

The closest primary school to 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School (121m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barkis Close, CM1 4UW is Wickfield Ash, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Barkis Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4UW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 8 Barkis Close

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

8 Barkis Close is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 4UW). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 is 20% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £285,000 in July 2023.

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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.

8 Barkis Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 October 2026

1 month remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barkis Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4UW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barkis Close 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.

8 Barkis Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£285,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2023Most recent
£285,000
+91.9%over 17 years
15 June 2006
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 4UW: £330,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CM1 4UW

On the street

Versus other Barkis Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 8 Barkis Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,314

Street avg £3,479

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

420/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Wickfield Ash — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4UW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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