What type of property is 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6AZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ located?

2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ 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 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest primary school to 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is The Tyrrells School (508m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (802m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is Oaklea Avenue, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 110 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 21 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Jun 2019

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£679,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6AZ: £817,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CM2 6AZ

On the street

Versus other Bishops Court Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oaklea Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Tyrrells School. 27 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 6AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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