Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF
Solar panels
Estimated value
£225,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£212,000)+6%
- Against CM1 2EF's recent median (£210,000)+7%
Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£225,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£212,000)+6%
- Against CM1 2EF's recent median (£210,000)+7%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Canberra Close is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2EF. 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
71 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in CM1 2EF
5 sales, median £210,000 (2024–2021)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2024 | 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.
5 Canberra Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
5 November 2019Most recent
£212,000
+36.8%over 2 years8 June 2017
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2EF: £210,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in CM1 2EF
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 5 Canberra Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Canberra Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2EF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 71 m² this is the 4th 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.
Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 62.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £212,000.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Solar panelsYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 5 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 · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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 2)
Aug 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 August 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2019from Apr 2017
EPC improved fromD66toC78
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
12%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Canberra Close has no planning applications on record.
12
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Canberra Close homes
Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Canberra Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,986
Street avg £2,683
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 75 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
420/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- Parkwood AcademyPrimary370m
- Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryPrimary677m
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary736m
- Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimary753m
Nearest stops
- Canberra CloseBus stop126m
- Albany CloseBus stop133m
- Langton AvenueBus stop156m
- Taylor AvenueBus stop179m
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 2EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Late 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
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 5 Canberra Close is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2EF. 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 5 Canberra 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 5 Canberra Close was lodged in August 2019 at band C and is valid until August 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Canberra 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 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM1 2EF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Canberra Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Canberra Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CM1 2EFSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CM 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 5 Canberra Close, Chelmsford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales