What kind of home is 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA?

88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA last change hands?

88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA last sold for £247,500 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £205,000 in December 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2007 and January 2014, 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA rose from £205,000 to £247,500, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA have?

The current EPC rating for 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA?

88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA use?

The latest EPC at 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA?

88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA in?

88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA in a safe area?

Police records around 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA 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 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA?

The closest primary school to 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (550m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (468m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA?

The closest bus stop to 88 Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BA is BBC Essex, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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88 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 88 Upper Bridge Road

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

88 Upper Bridge Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 sits 56.8% above the 2014 sale of £247,500. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2014.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff street

Building

Period featuresYes

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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 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from May 2009

EPC improved fromE42toD57

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 88 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

88 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

88 Upper Bridge Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£247,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2014Most recent
£247,500
+19.0%over 4 years
30 September 2009
£208,000
+1.5%over 1 year
14 December 2007
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BA: £390,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM2 0BA

On the street

Versus other Upper Bridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

88 Upper Bridge Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,018

Street avg £4,140

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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