137 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
About 137 Upper Bridge Road
137 Upper Bridge Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.
Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £340,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£494/sq ft) was about 94.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 64 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 45 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
137 Upper Bridge 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.
Sales history & valuation
137 Upper Bridge Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£366,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 26 years.
£340,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
24 July 2025Most recent
£340,000
+7.9%over 5 years29 April 2020
£315,000
+27.3%over 5 years19 June 2014
£247,500
+38.7%over 8 years27 January 2006
£178,500
+155.0%over 6 years26 March 1999
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BA: £395,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CM2 0BA
106 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
Sold Aug 2025
£395,00081 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
Sold May 2025
£525,000133 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
Sold Dec 2024
£390,000134 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
Sold Nov 2024
£389,00083 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA
Sold Jun 2024
£450,000
Versus other Upper Bridge Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 137 Upper Bridge Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,313
Street avg £4,084
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
BBC Essex — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Chelmsford College. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB







