What type of property is 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL last change hands?

2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL last sold for £570,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £122,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and July 2022, 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL rose from £122,000 to £570,000, a change of £448,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL located?

2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL sits in Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

Police records around 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL 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 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

The closest primary school to 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL is Roxwell Church of England Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chapel Lane, CM1 3SL is Wyse's Road, 1.0km away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chapel Lane, Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, CM1 3SL

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Chapel Lane

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

2 Chapel Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3SL). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Sold July 2022 for £570,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached
Notable viewsYes

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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 Chapel Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from May 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chapel Lane, Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford, CM1 3SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chapel Lane 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 Chapel Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£529,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£570,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2022Most recent
£570,000
+367.2%over 26 years
25 July 1996
£122,000

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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

1.0 km

Wyse's Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Roxwell Church of England Primary School. 2 schools 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 3SL 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 3SL

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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