Nichols Court, Flat 12, Belle Vue, Chelmsford, CM2 0BS
About Nichols Court
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemLpg
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Nichols Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Nichols Court 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
Nichols Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£188,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.
£159,000
Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
10 May 2016Most recent
£159,000
+20.0%over 9 years16 August 2006
£132,500
+32.6%over 4 years2 April 2002
£99,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0BS: £115,000 (2007–2002).
Versus other Belle Vue homes
Nichols Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB







