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Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Doune

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

Doune is a semi-detached house in Roxwell, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4LS). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). Main heating runs on bottled lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD61toE48
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Doune has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS

0decisions2extensions2nearby
  1. May 2006
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    06/00768/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£420,000

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 4LS: £550,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Boyton Cross homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Doune outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

48 (E)

Street avg 50 (E)

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Doune

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

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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
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.

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

0.2 km

Boyton Hall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Roxwell Church of England 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 4LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 4LS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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 Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.