What is the EPC rating for 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 8UT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT 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.

Which area is 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT in?

1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT sits in East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

Police records around 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

The closest primary school to 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT is East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy (187m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Nicholson Place, CM3 8UT is The Windmill, 279m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Nicholson Place, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8UT

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Nicholson Place

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

1 Nicholson Place is a detached house in East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 8UT). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–111 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 19 units on file.

At 45 m² it's 22.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 18 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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Nicholson Place, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM3 8UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Nicholson Place has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Nicholson Place has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£151,000

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 CM3 8UT: £320,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CM3 8UT

On the street

Versus other Nicholson Place homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Nicholson Place is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly 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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1 bed

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1 Hoe Lane, Rettendon Common

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£280k

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CM3 8RH

£331k

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£333k

1 Hyde Hall Cottages, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common

CM3 8ET

£334k

1 Clinton Close, East Hanningfield

CM3 8AZ

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

233/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Windmill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 8UT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 8UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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