22 Dukes Orchard, Nicholas Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3JZ
About 22 Dukes Orchard
22 Dukes Orchard is a mid-terrace house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–73 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
22 Dukes Orchard 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.
Sales history & valuation
22 Dukes Orchard has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Versus other Dukes Orchard homes
On co₂ emissions, 22 Dukes Orchard stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 55 (E)
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 34 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 1 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Loves Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Writtle Infant School. 11 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.9dB