What type of property is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ?

2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ sell for?

2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ last sold for £170,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,000 in February 2001, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2001 and February 2025, 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ rose from £49,000 to £170,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ?

2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ?

2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ located?

2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ sits in Highwood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ 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 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ is Highwood Primary School (318m).

How well connected is 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Sparrows Close, CM1 3RQ is Sparrows Close, 27m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Sparrows Close

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

2 Sparrows Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £170,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 79% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sparrows Close 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.

2 Sparrows Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

6 February 2025Most recent
£170,000
+246.9%over 23 years
19 February 2001
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3RQ: £185,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in CM1 3RQ

On the street

Versus other Sparrows Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Sparrows Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.0 km

Sparrows Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Highwood Primary School. 1 school 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 3RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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