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12 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
142 m²
1528 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 Old Croft Close

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

12 Old Croft Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Good Easter, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 142 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £520,000 sits 50.3% above the 2016 sale of £346,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 16.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

Building

  • Heating systemOil
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

12 Old Croft Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Aug 2013
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 12 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ

0decisions2extensions14documents2nearby
  1. Aug 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side extension and rear alteration.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    04/01361/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.

12 Old Croft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£520,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£346,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 August 2016Most recent

    £346,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 4SJ: £437,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Old Croft Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Old Croft Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,437

Street avg £3,649

Below

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Old Croft Close

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

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Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£481k

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1 Barnfield Mews

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3 bed1 bath
£714k

1 Bellhouse Villas, High Easter

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£350k

1 Burnside Crescent

CM1 4EH

2 bed
£768k

1 Broomfield Mews

CM1 4GA

5 bed3 bath
£477k

1 Bramble Place

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£577k

1 Brick House Villas, Chelmsford Road, Good Easter

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£460k

1 Bryony Close

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

420/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Star — bus stop.

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 4SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 4SJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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