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20 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 20 Sparrows Close

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

20 Sparrows Close is an end-of-terrace house in Highwood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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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.

20 Sparrows Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Sept 2014
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Feb 2026from Feb 2024
EPC improved fromD64toB83
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC BNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ

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  1. Mar 2011
    Renovation
    Outcome in report

    Installation of air source heat pump to provide heat supply to new system of radiator emitters

    Reference
    11/00071/FUL
    Full record in 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.

20 Sparrows Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3RQ: £170,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Sparrows Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Sparrows Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Sparrows Close

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

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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.

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 3RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 3RQ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.