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Nichols Court, Flat 12, Belle Vue, Chelmsford, CM2 0BS

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Nichols Court

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

Nichols Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0BS). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 47 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in Nichols Court, where floor areas span 39–47 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 18.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in May 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemLpg
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Nichols Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2009
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Nichols Court, Flat 12, Belle Vue, Chelmsford, CM2 0BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nichols Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Nichols Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£159,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 May 2016Most recent

    £159,000

    +20.0%over 9 years
  2. 16 August 2006

    £132,500

    +32.6%over 4 years
  3. 2 April 2002

    £99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BS: £115,000 (2007–2002).

On the street

Versus other Belle Vue homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Nichols Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Nichols Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

324/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

BBC Essex — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM2 0BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 Nichols Court, Flat 12, Belle Vue, Chelmsford, CM2 0BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.