What type of property is 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL last change hands?

8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL last sold for £218,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,500 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and May 2005, 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL rose from £68,500 to £218,000, a change of £149,500. That works out to roughly +15.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0JL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL located?

8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

Police records around 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL show an average of 324 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

The closest primary school to 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL is Oaklands Infant School (394m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (213m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elm Road, CM2 0JL is South Lodge Hotel, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elm Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0JL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Elm Road

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

8 Elm Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0JL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Held since May 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 sits 81.2% above the 2005 sale of £218,000. At 77 m² it sits well below the postcode median (115 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from May 2009

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2018from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD61

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elm Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elm 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Elm Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£218,000

Growth on file: 15.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 May 2005Most recent
£218,000
+26.0%over 2 years
15 April 2003
£173,000
+152.6%over 5 years
29 June 1997
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0JL: £420,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in CM2 0JL

On the street

Versus other Elm Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Elm Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,831

Street avg £4,391

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

324/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Lodge Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chelmsford College. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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