What type of property is 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR last sold for £825,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £410,000 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

Across 3 sales between February 2001 and September 2023, 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR rose from £410,000 to £825,000, a change of £415,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR is F with a score of 29 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (2,282 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

The only planning records linked to 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR 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 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR located?

5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR sits in Roxwell, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

Police records around 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR 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 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

The closest primary school to 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR is Roxwell Church of England Primary School (485m).

What transport links are near 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Vicarage Close, CM1 4LR is Green Lane, 73m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Vicarage Close, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LR

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

212 m²

2282 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 29

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Vicarage Close

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

5 Vicarage Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Roxwell, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4LR). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 53). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £825,000 in September 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

5 Vicarage Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 May 2024

EPC Rating

F29

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Vicarage Close, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Vicarage Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

4 applications on record at 5 Vicarage Close, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LR

0decisions14documents2nearby

Dec 2009
Tree WorksOther
Outcome in report
Hornbeam (T1 2007/010) in front garden - lift sub lateral limbs to raise crown, crown thin by 15%, carry out tip pruning of upper crown;Goat Willow (T2 2007/010) - in front garden - lift sub lateral limbs to raise crown, crown thin by 15%, carry out tip pruning of upper crown.
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09/05225/TPO
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Tree WorksJan 2025Decision
Tree WorksApr 2020Decision

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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.

5 Vicarage Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£802,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£825,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£825,000
+14.6%over 15 years
30 July 2008
£720,000
+75.6%over 7 years
21 February 2001
£410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 4LR: £675,000 (2021–1997).

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Green Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Roxwell Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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