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2 Elms Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1RH

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Elms Drive

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

2 Elms Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1RH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 is 17.1% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £340,000 in November 2019.

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
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Apr 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elms Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 2 Elms Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1RH

0decisions2extensions16documents3nearby
  1. Apr 2004
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion, extension to existing roof to bungalow.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    04/00378/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£340,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2019Most recent

    £340,000

    +58.1%over 16 years

  2. 7 August 2003

    £215,000

    +138.9%over 2 years

  3. 14 December 2000

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1RH: £335,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Elms Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Elms Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,820

Street avg £4,817

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Elms Drive

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£415k

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3 bed2 bath
£281k

1 Becketts Court, Glebe Road

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£239k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

CM1 1SP

2 bed2 bath
£217k

1 Hodge Court, Broomfield Road

CM1 1SD

2 bed1 bath
£311k

1 Henry Road

CM1 1RG

1 bed1 bath
£386k

1 Alma Drive

CM1 1TW

£365k

1 Hardy Close

CM1 1AE

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.
Full Chelmsford report

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

King Edward VI School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chelmsford County High School for Girls. 31 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 1RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 1RH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

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 2 Elms Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1RH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.