26 Hayes Close, Chelmsford, CM2 0RN
About 26 Hayes Close
26 Hayes Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. At 87 m² this is the 28th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 29 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £310,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2006–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£331/sq ft) was about 88.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 August 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
26 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
26 Hayes Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.
£299,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 20 years.
£310,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
28 May 2026Most recent
£310,000
+6.9%over 5 years16 March 2021
£290,000
+45.0%over 6 years11 August 2014
£200,000
+33.3%over 8 years6 April 2006
£149,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0RN: £307,500 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in CM2 0RN
Versus other Hayes Close homes
Years Held for 26 Hayes Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,563
Street avg £2,835
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
324/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







