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41 Second Avenue

CM1 4ET

CHELMSFORD

Current

D

68

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM1 4ET. The property offers 78mยฒ (840 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). 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 loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1068, comprising ยฃ850 for heating, ยฃ170 for hot water, and ยฃ48 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2023 for ยฃ510,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 41 Second Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this CHELMSFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1068 are approximately ยฃ732 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property68
Average63
+8% better
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vs CM1

This property68
Average64
+6% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ376/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

41 Second Avenue

CM1 4ET

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

78.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 82

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

37 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

200 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 Oct 2025

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). The CM1 postcode district contains over 24600 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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Property Sale History

ยฃ510,000

8 March 2023

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ133,500(+35.5%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ376,500

15 January 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 35.5% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ850.0/yr

Save ยฃ352/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ170.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ48.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCM1 1RW
?Not yet rated

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCM1 4HY
?Not yet rated

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCM1 4BS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Kings Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM1 2BB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Maltese Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM1 2PA

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCM1 3SX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โญOutstanding

Parkwood Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM1 2DX

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Perryfields Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM1 7PP
?Not yet rated

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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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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