What kind of home is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN last sold for £187,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £43,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between January 1997 and February 2010, 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN rose from £43,000 to £187,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN use?

The latest EPC at 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN in?

3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

The closest primary school to 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN is Maltese Road Primary School (295m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (260m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Critchett Terrace, CM1 2QN is Rose & Crown, 189m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 445m away.

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3 Critchett Terrace, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QN

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Critchett Terrace

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

3 Critchett Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since February 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 69% above the 2010 sale of £187,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Critchett Terrace, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Critchett Terrace has no planning applications on record.

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.

Price for 3 Critchett Terrace has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£187,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2010Most recent
£187,000
+12.0%over 5 years
21 October 2004
£167,000
+19.3%over 2 years
1 August 2002
£139,995
+118.7%over 3 years
29 January 1999
£64,000
+48.8%over 2 years
24 January 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2QN: £365,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in CM1 2QN

On the street

Versus other Critchett Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Critchett Terrace outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,527

Street avg £4,346

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rose & Crown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 2QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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