Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS
About Doune
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.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Mechanical ventilation installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
Doune has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at Doune, Boyton Cross, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4LS
- May 2006ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
- Reference
- 06/00768/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2008Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Doune has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£420,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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).
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Versus other Boyton Cross homes
Doune outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
48 (E)
Street avg 50 (E)
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 100 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 6.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







