What kind of home is 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU last change hands?

8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU last sold for £168,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU 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 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU in?

8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU sits in Aston, Sheffield, Sheffield. It falls within the S26 postcode district.

Is 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

The closest primary school to 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU is Springwood Primary Academy (146m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Aston Academy (945m).

How well connected is 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chelmsford Avenue, S26 2AU is Holderness Drive/Arcubus Avenue, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chelmsford Avenue, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chelmsford Avenue

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

8 Chelmsford Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Aston, Sheffield, Sheffield (S26 2AU). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 31.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 20.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £168,000 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chelmsford Avenue, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chelmsford Avenue has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Chelmsford Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£168,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 June 2024Most recent
£168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S26 2AU: £198,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S26 2AU

On the street

Versus other Chelmsford Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Chelmsford Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,154

Street avg £2,011

On par

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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.

£219k

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1 Eagle View, Aston

S26 2GL

3 bed2 bath

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1 Arlington Avenue, Aston

S26 2AA

3 bed

£211k

1 Chelmsford Avenue, Aston

S26 2AU

3 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Duckham Drive, Aston

S26 2DZ

3 bed1 bath

£258k

1 Church View, Aston

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3 bed

£273k

1 Aylsham Drive, Aston

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3 bed2 bath

£289k

1 Grange Farm Drive, Aston

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sheffield district page.

Full Sheffield report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holderness Drive/Arcubus Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Springwood Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S26 2AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S26 2AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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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