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The Old Rectory, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ

10 planning records
Bedrooms
5
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About The Old Rectory

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

The Old Rectory is a five-bedroom property in Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 4SZ). It has council tax band G. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 10 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes
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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Rectory, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at The Old Rectory.

10 applications on record at The Old Rectory, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ

0decisions4extensions29documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jun 2008
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Front and side extensions, ground floor front bay window and porch, first floor rear balcony and pitched roof over existing garage.

    Extension
    Reference
    08/00669/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

+ 7 more applications in the report

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£950,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 April 2008Most recent

    £950,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 4SZ: £640,000 (2024–2014).

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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
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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

0.2 km

The Pig and Whistle — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School. 3 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 4SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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