What type of property is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ sell for?

4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ last sold for £295,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £197,500 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and October 2025, 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ rose from £197,500 to £295,000, a change of £97,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ located?

4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

Police records around 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ 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.

Which schools serve 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is Maltese Road Primary School (316m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (329m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Primrose Hill, CM1 2RQ is Rose & Crown, 94m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 544m away.

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4 Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Primrose Hill

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

4 Primrose Hill is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 2RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £295,000 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 is 13.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 91.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromF33toD63

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Primrose Hill, Chelmsford, CM1 2RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Primrose Hill 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.

4 Primrose Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£295,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2025Most recent
£295,000
+49.4%over 14 years
20 September 2011
£197,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2RQ: £230,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CM1 2RQ

On the street

Versus other Primrose Hill homes

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

Years Held for 4 Primrose Hill lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,917

Street avg £3,107

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Rose & Crown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Maltese Road Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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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 2RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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