What kind of home is 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL sell for?

8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL last sold for £218,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £46,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between March 1997 and December 2018, 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL rose from £46,000 to £218,000, a change of £172,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL in?

8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL sits in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

Police records around 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL 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 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

The closest primary school to 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL is Broomfield Primary School (580m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (871m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cricketers Close, CM1 7BL is Church Green, 362m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cricketers Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7BL

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Cricketers Close

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

8 Cricketers Close is an end-of-terrace house in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 7BL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Last sale on file: £218,000 in December 2018. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 11.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 79.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cricketers Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cricketers Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 8 Cricketers Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£218,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2018Most recent
£218,000
+58.5%over 6 years
7 December 2012
£137,500
-2.5%over 6 years
30 May 2006
£141,000
+64.0%over 5 years
23 February 2001
£85,995
+86.9%over 3 years
26 March 1997
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 7BL: £159,995 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in CM1 7BL

On the street

Versus other Cricketers Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Cricketers Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,460

Street avg £3,214

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

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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.

£239k

1 Ashford Place, Broomfield

CM1 7FW

£260k

1 Days Close, Broomfield

CM1 7AP

£262k

1 Broomhall Close

CM1 7HD

£222k

1 Birk Beck, Waveney Drive

CM1 7PJ

£275k

1 Constable House, Admiral Mews

CM1 7FZ

£286k

1 Clobbs Yard, Broomfield

CM1 7AB

2 bed1 bath

£202k

1 Cricketers Close, Broomfield

CM1 7BL

1 bed1 bath

£297k

1 Broomhall Road

CM1 7HB

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

0.4 km

Church Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Broomfield Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 7BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Cricketers Close, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.