What type of property is 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

15 Acres End, CM1 2XR is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR last change hands?

15 Acres End, CM1 2XR last sold for £705,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and May 2024, 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR rose from £185,000 to £705,000, a change of £520,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

15 Acres End, CM1 2XR has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

15 Acres End, CM1 2XR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR located?

15 Acres End, CM1 2XR sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

Police records around 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR 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 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

The closest primary school to 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR is Kings Road Primary School (774m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Acres End, CM1 2XR is Highfield Road, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Acres End, Chelmsford, CM1 2XR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Acres End

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

15 Acres End is a five-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2XR). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£443/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £705,000 in May 2024.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Acres End, Chelmsford, CM1 2XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Acres End has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Acres End has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£752,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£705,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 May 2024Most recent
£705,000
+281.1%over 26 years
10 September 1997
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2XR: £690,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CM1 2XR

On the street

Versus other Acres End homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 Acres End runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,764

Street avg £4,436

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Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 142 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Kings Road Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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