What type of property is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY last change hands?

16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY last sold for £340,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £60,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1997 and May 2022, 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY rose from £60,000 to £340,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The current EPC rating for 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY located?

16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY sits in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY 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.

Which schools serve 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The closest primary school to 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is The Beaulieu Park School (319m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Beaulieu Park School (319m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The closest bus stop to 16 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is Saddle Rise, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Blacksmith Close

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

16 Blacksmith Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£526/sq ft) was about 83.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2022 for £340,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

16 Blacksmith Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£340,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2022Most recent
£340,000
+14.1%over 5 years
1 September 2016
£298,000
+52.8%over 4 years
15 July 2012
£195,000
+9.2%over 7 years
2 June 2005
£178,500
+197.5%over 8 years
28 February 1997
£60,000

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

Nearby sales in CM1 6SY

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.

On price per m², 16 Blacksmith Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,667

Street avg £4,647

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Belmont Close

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1 Bodmin Road

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1 Alick Horsnell View, Springfield

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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

0.1 km

Saddle Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Beaulieu Park School. 21 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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