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29a, Chequers Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3NG

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 29a

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

29a is a two-bedroom detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3NG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £493,000 sits 74.2% above the 2013 sale of £283,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£346/sq ft) was about 21.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (February 2013).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • DrivewayYes

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)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC75
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29a, Chequers Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29a has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£283,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 February 2013Most recent

    £283,000

    +102.2%over 15 years

  2. 19 December 1997

    £139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3NG: £337,600 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Chequers Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,724

Street avg £3,537

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29a

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

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.
£475k

1 Gable Cottages, Margaretting Road, Writtle

CM1 3PN

2 bed
£523k

1 Chancery Place, Writtle

CM1 3DY

2 bed1 bath
£449k

1 Causeway Cottages, Highwood Road, Writtle

CM1 3PR

3 bed1 bath
£542k

1 Firs Drive, Writtle

CM1 3EF

3 bed2 bath
£251k

1 Evelyn Place

CM1 3GZ

2 bed2 bath
£447k

1 Daws Close, Writtle

CM1 3PE

3 bed
£439k

1 East View, Writtle

CM1 3NL

3 bed1 bath
£614k

1 Great Godfreys, Writtle

CM1 3PQ

4 bed3 bath
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

0.1 km

Ongar Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Writtle Infant School. 6 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 3NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 3NG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 29a, Chequers Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3NG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.