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16 Abbess Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SE

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Abbess Close

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

16 Abbess Close is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2SE). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £484,000 sits 115.1% above the 2013 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 27.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromE42toD66
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

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
85%32%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Abbess Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 16 Abbess Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SE

0decisions2extensions13documents12nearby
  1. Sept 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m, for which the maximum height would be 3.93m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.91m.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00027/HHPA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Abbess Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 July 2013Most recent

    £225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2SE: £500,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Abbess Close homes

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

Price per m² for 16 Abbess Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,027

Street avg £3,271

Below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Abbess 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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£482k

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£426k

1 Beeches Crescent

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£425k

1 Benedict Drive

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£420k

1 Beeches Road

CM1 2RS

£405k

1 Cliveden Close

CM1 2NP

3 bed1 bath
£389k

1 Ashford Road

CM1 2ST

3 bed
£640k

1 Canterbury Way

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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

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

Nabbott Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Westlands Community Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 2SE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Abbess Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.