Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Estimated value
£223,000
- Against CM1 4SJ's recent median (£437,000)-49%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£223,000
- Against CM1 4SJ's recent median (£437,000)-49%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Old Croft Close is modelled from its 42 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 4SJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
42 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2026
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in CM1 4SJ
5 sales, median £437,000 (2022–2016)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Old Croft Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
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 4SJ: £437,000 (2022–2016).
Nearby sales in CM1 4SJ
13 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Sold May 2022
£450,00010 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Sold Sept 2021
£437,0009 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Sold Mar 2021
£455,0008 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Sold Jan 2017
£315,00012 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ
Sold Aug 2016
£346,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 20 Old Croft Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Old Croft Close is a semi-detached house in Good Easter, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 96), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs).
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 20 Old Croft Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
20 Old Croft Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Mar 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2014from Dec 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Feb 2023from Sept 2014
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Mar 2025from Feb 2023
EPC improved fromD56toE53
Ventilation
NaturalMVHR
MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed
Mar 2026from Mar 2025
EPC improved fromE53toC79
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20 Old Croft Close has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
20 Old Croft Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 75 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.3 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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.
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.
Nearest stops
- The StarBus stop237m
- Bolding HatchBus stop1.6km
- Salt's GreenBus stop1.7km
- FouchersBus stop1.7km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,276 reports43%
- Shoplifting941 reports12%
- Anti-social Behaviour593 reports8%
- Public Order542 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Old Croft Close is modelled from its 42 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM1 4SJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 20 Old Croft Close, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Old Croft Close was lodged in March 2026 at band C and is valid until March 2036. 5 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Old Croft Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CM1 4SJ. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Old Croft Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford, CM1 4SJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CM1 4SJSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CM 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 20 Old Croft Close, Good Easter, Chelmsford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales