What type of property is 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB last change hands?

16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB last sold for £192,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,000 in January 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2001 and September 2023, 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB rose from £79,000 to £192,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB 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 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB located?

16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB 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 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

The closest primary school to 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB is Trinity Road Primary School (626m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (1.6km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cavendish Gardens, CM2 6BB is Sandford Road, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Cavendish Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6BB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Cavendish Gardens

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

16 Cavendish Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 6BB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 51 m² this is the 30th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 49 units on file.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 16.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 61% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £192,000 in September 2023.

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD60

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cavendish Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cavendish Gardens 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.

16 Cavendish Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£192,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2023Most recent
£192,000
+143.0%over 22 years
5 January 2001
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6BB: £214,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM2 6BB

On the street

Versus other Cavendish Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Cavendish Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,765

Street avg £2,953

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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

0.0 km

Sandford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Trinity Road Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 6BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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