When did 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ last change hands?

11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ last sold for £102,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,500 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and November 2012, 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ rose from £64,500 to £102,000, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

The current EPC rating for 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2009 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ located?

11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

Police records around 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ 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 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

The closest primary school to 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ is Perryfields Junior School (343m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (565m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, CM1 7PJ is Waveney Drive, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 7PJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 11 Birk Beck

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

11 Birk Beck is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 7PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 115.7% above the 2012 sale of £102,000. On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
Bathrooms1

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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 4)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromG18toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromD63toC69

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 7PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Birk Beck 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.

11 Birk Beck's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£102,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2012Most recent
£102,000
+58.1%over 11 years
5 April 2001
£64,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 7PJ: £230,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in CM1 7PJ

On the street

Versus other Waveney Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 Birk Beck is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,545

Street avg £2,517

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Waveney Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Perryfields Junior School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 7PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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