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1 Maynetrees, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Overview

About 1 Maynetrees

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

1 Maynetrees is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2025. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (45 versus a best of 55). The latest certificate (March 2025) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2022); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 55 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -18.4% per year. Last sale on file: £468,000 in August 2019.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Maynetrees's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2022
EPC improved fromC79toE45
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Maynetrees, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Maynetrees 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -18.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£468,000

Growth on file: -18.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 August 2019Most recent

    £468,000

    -62.9%over 4 years
  2. 2 October 2014

    £1,260,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CM1 1BD: £525,000 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Waterloo Lane homes

Three headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Maynetrees runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Maynetrees

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cathedral — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 1BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Maynetrees, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.