1 Blacklock, Chelmsford, CM2 6QL
About 1 Blacklock
1 Blacklock is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 6QL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 79.5% above the 2012 sale of £205,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 17.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1 Blacklock 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£368,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 14 years.
£205,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
11 June 2012Most recent
£205,000
+15.2%over 7 years30 May 2005
£178,000
+24.5%over 2 years4 November 2002
£143,000
+81.0%over 4 years24 March 1998
£79,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6QL: £330,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Blacklock homes
On price per m², 1 Blacklock runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,929
Street avg £3,734
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sheppard Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Barnes Farm Primary School. 18 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.1dB







