What type of property is 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU last change hands?

1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU last sold for £470,000 in June 1997, around 29 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 0UU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU 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.

Where is 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU located?

1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

Police records around 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU 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 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

The closest primary school to 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU is Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (495m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmsford College (857m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barrack Square, CM2 0UU is Parkway Park & Ride, 71m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 672m away.

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1 Barrack Square, Chelmsford, CM2 0UU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Barrack Square

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

1 Barrack Square is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 0UU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since June 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £720,000 sits 53.2% above the 1997 sale of £470,000.

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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
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.

1 Barrack Square's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2011

Low Energy Lighting

86%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2025from Oct 2021

EPC improved fromF35toE46

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barrack Square, Chelmsford, CM2 0UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barrack Square 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.

1 Barrack Square has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Current estimate

£720,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£470,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 June 1997Most recent
£470,000

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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

0.5 km

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 33 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 0UU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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