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21 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 21 Sparrows Close

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

21 Sparrows Close is a mid-terrace house in Highwood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Sept 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ

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  1. Sept 2011
    Application
    Outcome in report

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

    Reference
    11/01302/FUL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£195,000

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.

21 Sparrows Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Sparrows Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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.
£180k

1 Brendon Place

CM1 3DS

£216k

1 Almshouses, Loves Walk, Writtle

CM1 3JG

£164k

1 Bucknells Mead, Highwood

CM1 3RH

£259k

1 Evelyn Place

CM1 3GZ

2 bed2 bath
£142k

1 Dukes Orchard, Nicholas Close, Writtle

CM1 3JZ

£283k

1 Exmoor Close

CM1 3DG

£283k

1 Harewood Road

CM1 3DQ

£320k

1 Dean Way

CM1 3DB

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

420/mo

Steady 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
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Sparrows Close, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.