What kind of home is 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ use?

The latest EPC at 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ in?

26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ is Oaklands Infant School (322m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (186m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Southborough Road, CM2 0AQ is South Lodge Hotel, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Southborough Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Southborough Road

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

26 Southborough Road is a detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 140 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

26 Southborough Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromC70toD59

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Southborough Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Southborough Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

26 Southborough Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£685,000

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 5 sales in CM2 0AQ: £575,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in CM2 0AQ

On the street

Versus other Southborough Road homes

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

On habitable rooms, 26 Southborough Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

South Lodge Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chelmsford College. 28 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 CM2 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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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