What type of property is 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR last change hands?

3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR last sold for £250,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR located?

3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

Police records around 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR 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 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

The closest primary school to 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR is Westlands Community Primary School (269m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hylands School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ashtree Close, CM1 2RR is Ash Tree Cres, 137m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 974m away.

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3 Ashtree Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2RR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Ashtree Close

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

3 Ashtree Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2RR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 25.6% above the 2022 sale price. Sold September 2022 for £250,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ashtree Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ashtree Close 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 2022Most recent
£250,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CM1 2RR: £145,000 (2013–2006).

Nearby sales in CM1 2RR

1 Ashtree Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2RR
Sold Mar 2013
£210,000

On the street

Versus other Ashtree Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Ashtree Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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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3 bed

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1 Cassino Road

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3 bed

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1 Ashtree Close

CM1 2RR

3 bed

£355k

1 Ashtree Crescent

CM1 2RP

3 bed

£389k

1 Ashford Road

CM1 2ST

3 bed

£405k

1 Cliveden Close

CM1 2NP

3 bed1 bath

£329k

1 Auckland Close

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4 bed

£287k

1 Ashtree Place, Ashtree Crescent

CM1 2RP

2 bed1 bath

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

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

Ash Tree Cres — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Westlands Community Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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