What type of property is Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF is a detached house.

What did Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF sell for?

Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF last sold for £1,260,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £575,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and February 2022, Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF rose from £575,000 to £1,260,000, a change of £685,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF have?

The current EPC rating for Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF has a recorded floor area of 242 m² (2,605 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF heated?

The latest EPC at Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF located?

Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF sits in Edney Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

Police records around Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF 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 Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

The closest primary school to Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF is Highwood Primary School (872m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF?

The closest bus stop to Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, CM1 3QF is The Green Man, 525m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, Edney Common, Chelmsford, CM1 3QF

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

242 m²

2605 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hawthorn House

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

Hawthorn House is a detached house in Edney Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3QF). It has a recorded floor area of 242 m² (around 2605 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £1,260,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2020

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

Dec 2023from Nov 2023

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, Edney Common, Chelmsford, CM1 3QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

5 applications on record at Hawthorn House, Writtle Park, Edney Common, Chelmsford, CM1 3QF

0decisions5extensions24documents2nearby

Flagged:Subdivision

Mar 2008
Porch
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Sub-division of single dwelling into two dwellings with two storey rear extension and front porch.
ExtensionSubdivision
Reference
08/00053/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionAug 2023Decision
Garage ConversionApr 2023Decision

+ 2 more applications in the 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.

Hawthorn House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£1,333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£1,260,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2022Most recent
£1,260,000
+119.1%over 14 years
13 August 2007
£575,000

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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

0.5 km

The Green Man — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Highwood Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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