What kind of home is 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY last change hands?

22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY last sold for £300,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £150,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between November 2005 and April 2024, 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY rose from £150,000 to £300,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The current EPC rating for 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 6SY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY use?

The latest EPC at 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

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

Which area is 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY in?

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

What is crime like near 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

Police records around 22 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.

What schools are near 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The closest primary school to 22 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 is the nearest station to 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY?

The closest bus stop to 22 Blacksmith Close, CM1 6SY is Saddle Rise, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Blacksmith Close

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

22 Blacksmith Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Sold April 2024 for £300,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £330,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£557/sq ft) was about 95.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 50 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

22 Blacksmith Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Blacksmith Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£330,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£300,000
+14.1%over 4 years
23 January 2020
£263,000
+61.8%over 7 years
25 July 2012
£162,500
+8.3%over 6 years
18 November 2005
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 6SY: £307,000 (2025–2023).

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 co₂ emissions, 22 Blacksmith Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,000

Street avg £4,630

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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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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· 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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