Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 Hardy Close, Chelmsford, CM1 1AE
EPC BNotable views
Estimated value
£224,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£225,000)0%
- Against CM1 1AE's recent median (£299,000)-25%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£224,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£225,000)0%
- Against CM1 1AE's recent median (£299,000)-25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Hardy Close is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 1AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
45 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2016
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in CM1 1AE
5 sales, median £299,000 (2026–2025)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
21 Hardy Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
12 April 2017Most recent
£225,000
+12.5%over 8 months28 July 2016
£199,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AE: £299,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in CM1 1AE
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 21 Hardy Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 Hardy Close is a one-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft). At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–154 m²). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (July 2016) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 63 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
21 Hardy Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jul 2026
Current Certificate
Jul 2016EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 11 July 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 Hardy Close, Chelmsford, CM1 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
21 Hardy Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Hardy Close homes
Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
21 Hardy Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£5,000
Street avg £4,590
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 0.7 t/year
Years Held
9 years
Street avg 7 years
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
420/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 31 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSecondary639m
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary683m
- Maltese Road Primary SchoolPrimary744m
- Westlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary824m
Nearest stops
- Fire StationBus stop246m
- County HotelBus stop355m
- Bus StationBus stop370m
- Bus StationBus station371m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,276 reports43%
- Shoplifting941 reports12%
- Anti-social Behaviour593 reports8%
- Public Order542 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 21 Hardy Close is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 1AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 21 Hardy Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 21 Hardy Close was lodged in July 2016 at band B and expired in July 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 21 Hardy Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM1 1AE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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