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8 Acres End, Chelmsford, CM1 2XR

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Acres End

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

8 Acres End is a four-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2XR). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (145 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £692,000 is 15.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£569/sq ft) was about 82.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2019 for £600,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Aug 2017
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%52%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Acres End, Chelmsford, CM1 2XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Acres End, Chelmsford, CM1 2XR

0decisions1extensions15documents12nearby
  1. Jul 2022
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Loft conversion with rear dormer, single storey rear extension

    Extension
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    22/01081/CLOPUD
    Full record in report

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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.

8 Acres End valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£692,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 July 2019Most recent

    £600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2XR: £690,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Price per m² for 8 Acres End runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,122

Street avg £4,323

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Acres End

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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 Ashford Road

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1 Ashtree Crescent

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1 Ashtree Close

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£308k

1 Cheviot Drive

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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.

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

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
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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