What type of property is 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ located?

8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ sits in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ 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 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is Broomfield Primary School (845m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (233m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is Court Road, 132m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 1.5km away.

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8 Church Avenue, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EZ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Church Avenue

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

8 Church Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 7EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2026. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2026

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Church Avenue, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Church Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

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 5 sales in CM1 7EZ: £225,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM1 7EZ

On the street

Versus other Church Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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

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

Court Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chelmer Valley High School. 15 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 7EZ 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 7EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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