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15 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 15 Blacksmith Close

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

15 Blacksmith Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 sits 63.3% above the 2014 sale of £270,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2014.

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Blacksmith Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Blacksmith Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 2014Most recent

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 6SY: £303,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmith Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Blacksmith Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £4,763

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Blacksmith Close

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£413k

1 Bluebell Green

CM1 6XF

3 bed1 bath
£536k

1 Bridport Road

CM1 6NA

3 bed
£355k

1 Aster Court

CM1 6QY

3 bed
£552k

1 Ben Wilson Link, Springfield

CM1 6DL

3 bed4 bath
£541k

1 Burnell Gate

CM1 6ED

2 bed2 bath
£570k

1 Belmont Close

CM1 6UT

4 bed2 bath
£586k

1 Bodmin Road

CM1 6LH

4 bed2 bath
£634k

1 Alick Horsnell View, Springfield

CM1 6DQ

4 bed2 bath
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

0.1 km

Saddle Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Beaulieu Park School. 21 schools nearby.

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 6SY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 6SY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 6SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.