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24 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY

9 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 24 Blacksmith Close

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

24 Blacksmith Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £325,000. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 70.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingYes

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 3)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from May 2009
EPC improved fromD67toE50
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Apr 2025from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromE50toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

Price for 24 Blacksmith Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£330,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2025Most recent

    £325,000

    +14.0%over 4 years

  2. 29 April 2021

    £285,000

    +3.3%over 2 years

  3. 22 March 2019

    £276,000

    +26.9%over 4 years

  4. 19 December 2014

    £217,500

    +27.9%over 5 years

  5. 27 August 2009

    £170,000

    +3.0%over 2 years

  6. 26 October 2006

    £165,000

    +94.2%over 6 years

  7. 31 July 2000

    £84,950

    +6.2%over 7 months

  8. 17 December 1999

    £79,995

    +31.1%over 2 years

  9. 11 August 1997

    £61,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 6SY: £303,000 (2025–2023).

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 24 Blacksmith Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,328

Street avg £4,665

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Blacksmith Close

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

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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.
£541k

1 Burnell Gate

CM1 6ED

2 bed2 bath
£355k

1 Aster Court

CM1 6QY

3 bed
£413k

1 Bluebell Green

CM1 6XF

3 bed1 bath
£214k

1 Beardsley Drive

CM1 6GQ

1 bed1 bath
£536k

1 Bridport Road

CM1 6NA

3 bed
£552k

1 Ben Wilson Link, Springfield

CM1 6DL

3 bed4 bath
£570k

1 Belmont Close

CM1 6UT

4 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Bonington Chase

CM1 6GG

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 24 Blacksmith Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6SY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.