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18 Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TL

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Goldlay Avenue

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

18 Goldlay Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 0TL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Sold December 2020 for £420,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 is 13.8% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 114% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jan 2010
Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Goldlay Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 0TL

0decisions1extensions3documents6nearby
  1. Jan 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey extension to side of property.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    03/02400/FUL
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£420,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2020Most recent

    £420,000

    +44.8%over 7 years

  2. 25 April 2013

    £290,000

    +16.0%over 2 years

  3. 29 June 2010

    £250,000

    +67.8%over 8 years

  4. 16 September 2001

    £149,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 0TL: £505,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Goldlay Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Goldlay Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,884

Street avg £3,551

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Goldlay Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lady Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Oaklands Infant School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 CM2 0TL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM2 0TL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 0TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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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