What type of property is 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF sell for?

2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF last sold for £935,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (2,153 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF 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 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF located?

2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF sits in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

Police records around 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF 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 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF is Writtle Infant School (742m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Writtle College Limited (962m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackthorn Close, CM1 3PF is Purcell Cole, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blackthorn Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PF

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

200 m²

2153 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Blackthorn Close

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

2 Blackthorn Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3PF). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £935,000 in March 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

2 Blackthorn Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackthorn Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Blackthorn Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PF

0decisions1extensions25documents2nearby

Jul 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
New balcony at rear of house.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
04/01124/FUL
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RenovationMay 2024Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£891,000

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Last sold (2023)

£935,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 March 2023Most recent
£935,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in CM1 3PF: £385,000 (2003–2003).

Nearby sales in CM1 3PF

1 Blackthorn Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PF
Sold Jul 2003
£385,000

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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

Purcell Cole — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Writtle Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 3PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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