What type of property is 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU last change hands?

87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU last sold for £230,500 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and November 2019, 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU rose from £104,000 to £230,500, a change of £126,500. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU have?

The current EPC rating for 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU heated?

The latest EPC at 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU 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 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU located?

87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

Police records around 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU 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.

Which schools serve 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

The closest primary school to 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (186m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (479m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 87a, Lower Anchor Street, CM2 0AU is Queen Street, 137m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 846m away.

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87a, Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0AU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 87a

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

87a is an end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 10.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£428/sq ft) was about 89.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £230,500 in November 2019.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromE43toF23

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Oct 2018from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromF23toE43

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87a, Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

87a 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.

87a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£230,500

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2019Most recent
£230,500
+121.6%over 7 years
24 May 2012
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0AU: £375,000 (2025–2024).

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Queen Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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