Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20b, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£406,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£310,000)+31%
- Against CM1 2RQ's recent median (£250,000)+62%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£406,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£310,000)+31%
- Against CM1 2RQ's recent median (£250,000)+62%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20b is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2RQ. 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
85 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2019
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in CM1 2RQ
5 sales, median £250,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | 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.
20b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
28 August 2019Most recent
£310,000
+59.0%over 10 years25 June 2009
£195,000
+6.6%over 5 years17 July 2003
£183,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2RQ: £250,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in CM1 2RQ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20b, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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About 20b
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.
At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (59 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 31% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 34.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £310,000.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
20b sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2019from Jan 2009
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20b, Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20b 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.
Versus other Primrose Hill homes
Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 20b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,647
Street avg £3,266
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.9 t/year
Street avg 4.1 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.
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
Rose & Crown — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Maltese Road Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Maltese Road Primary SchoolPrimary316m
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSecondary329m
- Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimary623m
- Chelmsford County High School for GirlsSecondary734m
Nearest stops
- Rose & CrownBus stop94m
- Fire StationBus stop317m
- County HotelBus stop324m
- The ShipBus stop407m
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 2RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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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 20b is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 2RQ. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 20b. 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 20b was lodged in February 2019 at band E and is valid until February 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 20b. 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 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM1 2RQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20b is in council tax band D. 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.
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