What kind of home is 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ last sold for £450,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £233,000 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and August 2014, 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ rose from £233,000 to £450,000, a change of £217,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ in?

4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

Police records around 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ 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 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ is The Tyrrells School (618m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (800m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Acer Grove, CM1 7SZ is Hillary Close, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Acer Grove, Chelmsford, CM1 7SZ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Acer Grove

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

4 Acer Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 7SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £647,000 is 43.8% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

4 Acer Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Acer Grove, Chelmsford, CM1 7SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 4 Acer Grove, Chelmsford, CM1 7SZ

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Jul 2015
Loft ConversionFull
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Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Loft conversion with rear facing dormer and front roof lights, garage conversion and single storey side extension. External alterations including second floor side window.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
15/00784/FUL
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Loft ConversionMar 2019Decision
Loft ConversionJan 2016Decision

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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.

4 Acer Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£647,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2014Most recent
£450,000
+93.1%over 13 years
14 June 2001
£233,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CM1 7SZ: £230,000 (2002–2001).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Hillary Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Tyrrells School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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