What kind of home is 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG?

198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG last change hands?

198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG last sold for £156,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG have?

The current EPC rating for 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG?

198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0LG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG use?

The latest EPC at 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG?

198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG in?

198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG in a safe area?

Police records around 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG 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.

What schools are near 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG?

The closest primary school to 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (355m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (696m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG?

The closest bus stop to 198a, Moulsham Street, CM2 0LG is Parkway Park & Ride, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 748m away.

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198a, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 198a

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

198a is a one-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0LG). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2012); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 56 m² this is the 9th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 20 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 26.3% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 27.9% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (January 2014).

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff street

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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.

198a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromB81toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 198a, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

198a 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.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£156,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 January 2014Most recent
£156,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0LG: £170,000 (2022–2001).

Nearby sales in CM2 0LG

On the street

Versus other Moulsham Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

198a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,786

Street avg £4,457

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.

Full Chelmsford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Parkway Park & Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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 198a, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.