What kind of home is 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ last change hands?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ last sold for £890,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in November 1995, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1995 and November 2012, 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ rose from £285,000 to £890,000, a change of £605,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ is F with a score of 37 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ has a recorded floor area of 259 m² (2,788 sq ft), around 65 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ records bulk wood pellets as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ have?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ has 8 planning records on file (5 approved), most recent in August 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ in?

2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ sits in High Easter, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

Police records around 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ 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.

What transport links are near 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, CM1 4QZ is Gepps Close, 324m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Parsonage Farm Barns, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QZ

8 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

259 m²

2788 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 37

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Parsonage Farm Barns

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

2 Parsonage Farm Barns is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in High Easter, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 259 m² (around 2788 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 55), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on bulk wood pellets. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record.

8 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include solar panel installation and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012). Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,113,000 is 25.1% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

F37

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Feb 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2014from Jan 2014

Main Fuel

OilWood

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Parsonage Farm Barns has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

8 applications on record at 2 Parsonage Farm Barns, High Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4QZ

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Nov 2013
Full
Outcome in report
Conversion of cartshed (amended scheme to planning consent UTT/2079/05/FUL)
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
UTT/13/2605/HHF
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More recent applications — locked
ConditionsAug 2024Decision
Solar PanelsMay 2024Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£1,113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£890,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2012Most recent
£890,000
+212.3%over 16 years
17 November 1995
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 4QZ: £268,000 (2021–1995).

Nearby sales in CM1 4QZ

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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

0.3 km

Gepps Close — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 4QZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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