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2 Ashford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2ST

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Ashford Road

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

2 Ashford Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2ST). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since February 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £512,000 sits 110.7% above the 2003 sale of £243,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£233/sq ft) was about 20% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2014
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ashford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Ashford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2ST

0decisions14documents12nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Dec 2015
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective application to re-position fence

    Retrospective
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    15/01439/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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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.

2 Ashford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£512,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£243,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2003Most recent

    £243,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2ST: £365,000 (2020–2013).

On the street

Versus other Ashford Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Ashford Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,505

Street avg £3,531

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Ashford Road

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.
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1 Chignal Road

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£389k

1 Ashford Road

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3 bed
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1 Ashtree Crescent

CM1 2RP

3 bed
£339k

1 Ashtree Close

CM1 2RR

3 bed
£308k

1 Cheviot Drive

CM1 2EU

3 bed
£296k

1 Cassino Road

CM1 2EW

3 bed
£329k

1 Auckland Close

CM1 2DJ

4 bed
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

0.3 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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

Common questions

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