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18, Kingston Crescent

CM2 6DN

CHELMSFORD

Current

D

58

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM2 6DN. The property offers 125mยฒ (1346 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1345, comprising ยฃ1111 for heating, ยฃ122 for hot water, and ยฃ112 for lighting. The property produces 5.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2016 for ยฃ430,000.

How Does 18, Kingston Crescent Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this CHELMSFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1345 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. The 125mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property58
Average63
-8% below
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vs CM2

This property58
Average61
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ653/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Sept 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

18, Kingston Crescent

CM2 6DN

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

125.0 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 74

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.7 tonnes/year

45 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

259 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

10 Sept 2016

marketed sale

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ419 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM2 postcode district contains over 19400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CHELMSFORD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ430,000

25 November 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1111.0/yr

Save ยฃ214/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ122.0/yr

Save ยฃ40/yr

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Lighting

45.0% low energy

ยฃ112.0/yr

Save ยฃ39/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trinity Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCM2 6HS

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM1 1PA

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

The Tyrrells School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM1 6JN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Barnes Farm Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM2 6QH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Barnes Farm Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM2 6QH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

The Boswells School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขCM1 6LY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Perryfields Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCM1 7PP
?Not yet rated

Meadgate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCM2 7NS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime455 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

165 incidents (36%)

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Shoplifting

73 incidents (16%)

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Anti-social behaviour

56 incidents (12%)

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Drugs

47 incidents (10%)

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Public order

27 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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