12 Hayes Close, Chelmsford, CM2 0RN
About 12 Hayes Close
12 Hayes Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 is 36.8% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12 Hayes Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 12 Hayes Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£318,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 18 years.
£232,500
Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
28 July 2015Most recent
£232,500
+66.1%over 10 years14 July 2005
£140,000
+14.8%over 2 years14 August 2002
£122,000
+130.2%over 5 years5 August 1997
£52,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0RN: £307,500 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in CM2 0RN
Versus other Hayes Close homes
On habitable rooms, 12 Hayes Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,906
Street avg £2,857
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
C & E Hospital — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







