What type of property is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL sell for?

12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL last sold for £200,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,995 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and November 2005, 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL rose from £148,995 to £200,000, a change of £51,005. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6GL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL located?

12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL sits in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL 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.

Which schools serve 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

The closest primary school to 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL is Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford (578m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL is Chancellor Avenue, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 12 Cowdrie Way, CM2 6GL?

Strategic noise mapping records 62.04 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.63 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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12 Cowdrie Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6GL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Cowdrie Way

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

12 Cowdrie Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 6GL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £422,000 sits 111% above the 2005 sale of £200,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Aug 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cowdrie Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Cowdrie Way 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.

12 Cowdrie Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£422,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£200,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2005Most recent
£200,000
+34.2%over 4 years
7 June 2001
£148,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6GL: £420,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CM2 6GL

On the street

Versus other Cowdrie Way homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Cowdrie Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,632

Street avg £3,644

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Bryant Link, Springfield

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Aldridge Close

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1 Chelmer Road

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1 Bankart Lane

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£607k

1 Allen Way, Springfield

CM2 6GF

4 bed

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

Chancellor Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 6GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

62.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.6dB

Moderate

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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