What kind of home is Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

The current EPC rating for Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR is G with a score of 16 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR use?

The latest EPC at Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR in?

Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR sits in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

Police records around Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

The closest primary school to Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR is The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School (1.1km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Beaulieu Park School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR?

The closest bus stop to Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR is Sainsburys, 157m away. The nearest bus option is Beaulieu Park Railway Station, 599m away.

Does Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, CM2 5PR have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 62.93 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.67 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PR

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 16

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Hodges Cottage

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

Hodges Cottage is a semi-detached house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 5PR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a G (score 16), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to E (score 39), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot.

6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

Hodges Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

G16

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC GNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 applications on record at Hodges Cottage, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5PR

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Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2015
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Retrospective application for the part change of use of the site to car wash.
Retrospective
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
15/01036/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsSept 2017Decision
Tree WorksAug 2017Decision

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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.

Hodges Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sainsburys — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 5PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

62.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 5PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.7dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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