What kind of home is 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL last sold for £165,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL use?

The latest EPC at 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL in?

7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL 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 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

The closest primary school to 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL is Barnes Farm Primary School (134m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Blacklock, CM2 6QL is Sheppard Drive, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Blacklock, Chelmsford, CM2 6QL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Blacklock

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

7 Blacklock is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM2 6QL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 92.1% above the 2013 sale of £165,000. 13 years since the last transfer (May 2013).

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

Bedrooms3
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE52toC76

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blacklock, Chelmsford, CM2 6QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Blacklock valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 May 2013Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6QL: £330,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM2 6QL

On the street

Versus other Blacklock homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Blacklock runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,391

Street avg £3,751

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£368k

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1 Bryant Link, Springfield

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Abbotts Place

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£472k

1 Aldridge Close

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4 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Sheppard Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Barnes Farm Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

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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