What type of property is 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

The current EPC rating for 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB heated?

The latest EPC at 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB located?

173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

Police records around 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB 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 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

The closest primary school to 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (409m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (531m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB?

The closest bus stop to 173c, Upper Bridge Road, CM2 0BB is South Lodge Hotel, 310m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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173c, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 173c

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

173c is a mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 8)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2009from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC76toB82

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2009from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromB82toF26

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Apr 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromF26toD56

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2019from Apr 2019

EPC improved fromD56toF26

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2020from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromF26toC76

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2020from Jul 2020

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromC73toD68

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 173c, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

173c 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.

173c has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BB: £381,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM2 0BB

On the street

Versus other Upper Bridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 173c runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.

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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.

Closest school

0.4 km

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 173c, Upper Bridge Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.