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19 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 19 Canberra Close

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

19 Canberra Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2EF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 79 m² this is the 19th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 68–99 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 51.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £230,000.

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

  • Communal gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 Canberra Close

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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 4)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD59toE54
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromE53toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatFreeholdEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Canberra Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

12 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.

19 Canberra Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£230,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2024Most recent

    £230,000

    +82.5%over 17 years
  2. 3 November 2006

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2EF: £210,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Canberra Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Canberra Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,911

Street avg £2,694

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 Canberra Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Canberra Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Parkwood Academy. 23 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 2EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 2EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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 19 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.