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About 173b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
173b is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since November 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 180% above the 1999 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 39.8% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
173b ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 173b, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jul 2014AmendmentPending
Use of 173B Upper Bridge Road as two separate single dwellings.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
173b has been held in the same hands since before 2000.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£210,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (1999)
£75,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
South Lodge Hotel — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Everything within walking distance
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