147 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
About 147 Upper Bridge Road
147 Upper Bridge Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
A recent sale: £337,500 in March 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
147 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
147 Upper Bridge Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£365,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 28 years.
£337,500
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
28 March 2025Most recent
£337,500
+14.0%over 9 years13 August 2015
£296,000
+44.4%over 3 years19 December 2011
£205,000
+34.4%over 9 years10 October 2002
£152,500
+124.3%over 5 years28 August 1997
£68,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BB: £381,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in CM2 0BB
149 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
Sold Mar 2026
£316,500154 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
Sold Oct 2025
£381,000172 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
Sold Mar 2024
£410,000156 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
Sold Feb 2024
£395,000155 Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB
Sold Jan 2024
£335,000
Versus other Upper Bridge Road homes
On years held, 147 Upper Bridge Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,383
Street avg £4,128
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
324/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
South Lodge Hotel — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 29 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
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB







