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23 Coval Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TF

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 23 Coval Avenue

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

23 Coval Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 1TF). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £510,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 102.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromG8toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
17%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Coval Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Coval Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 23 Coval Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 1TF

0decisions2extensions11documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 4m, for which the maximum height would be 4m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    17/00093/HHPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

23 Coval Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£517,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£510,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 February 2026Most recent

    £510,000

    +126.7%over 15 years

  2. 26 May 2010

    £225,000

    +33.5%

  3. 22 December 2009

    £168,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1TF: £470,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Coval Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 23 Coval Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,811

Street avg £3,142

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Coval Avenue

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£474k

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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
£518k

1 Cannon Mews

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£436k

1 Glebe Road

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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

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 30 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 1TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 1TF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

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

Common questions

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