What type of property is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE sell for?

4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE last sold for £315,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and July 2024, 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE rose from £164,000 to £315,000, a change of £151,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 7DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE located?

4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

Police records around 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE 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 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

The closest primary school to 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE is Broomfield Primary School (795m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (773m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Capel Close, CM1 7DE is Skerry Rise, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Capel Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Capel Close

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

4 Capel Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 7DE). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 67 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 is 14.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£437/sq ft) was about 43.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £315,000 in July 2024.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE51toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Capel Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Capel 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.

4 Capel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£315,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2024Most recent
£315,000
+92.1%over 14 years
11 February 2010
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 7DE: £325,000 (2021–2003).

Nearby sales in CM1 7DE

On the street

Versus other Capel Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Capel Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,701

Street avg £3,441

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly 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.

£339k

1 Coombe Rise

CM1 7DG

2 bed1 bath

£429k

1 All Saints Close

CM1 7HT

2 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Clobbs Yard, Broomfield

CM1 7AB

2 bed1 bath

£447k

1 Boyne Drive

CM1 7QW

3 bed

£545k

1 Broomhall Gardens

CM1 7GE

3 bed2 bath

£202k

1 Cricketers Close, Broomfield

CM1 7BL

1 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Court Road, Broomfield

CM1 7EW

4 bed2 bath

£691k

1 Chichester Drive

CM1 7RY

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

0.2 km

Skerry Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford. 22 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 7DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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