What kind of home is 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ last change hands?

3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ last sold for £450,000 in January 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ use?

The latest EPC at 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ 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 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ in?

3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ 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 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest primary school to 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is The Tyrrells School (508m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (802m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, CM2 6AZ is Oaklea Avenue, 176m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a four-bedroom detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 6AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Held since January 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £813,000 sits 80.7% above the 2007 sale of £450,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

OutbuildingsYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Bishops Court Gardens, Chelmsford, CM2 6AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£813,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 January 2007Most recent
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6AZ: £817,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CM2 6AZ

On the street

Versus other Bishops Court Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,600

Street avg £4,315

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Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oaklea Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Tyrrells School. 27 schools nearby.

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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 6AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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