What type of property is 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF last sold for £421,900 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and September 2021, 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF rose from £155,000 to £421,900, a change of £266,900. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2021 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF located?

1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF sits in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

Police records around 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF 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 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

The closest primary school to 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF is Writtle Infant School (726m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Writtle College Limited (561m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Firs Drive, CM1 3EF is Prestons Garage, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Firs Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Firs Drive

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

1 Firs Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3EF). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2002–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £542,000 is 28.5% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £421,900 in September 2021. 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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Feb 2021

EPC improved fromF26toE52

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Oct 2023from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromE52toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Firs Drive, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Firs Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

1 Firs Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£542,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£421,900

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2021Most recent
£421,900
+172.2%over 19 years
9 January 2002
£155,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CM1 3EF: £332,500 (2003–2002).

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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

Prestons Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Writtle College Limited. 15 schools nearby.

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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 3EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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