What kind of home is 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

What did 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST sell for?

2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST last sold for £375,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £158,500 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and February 2019, 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST rose from £158,500 to £375,000, a change of £216,500. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 74% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6ST. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST in?

2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

Police records around 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST 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 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

The closest primary school to 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST is Barnes Farm Primary School (407m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (1.9km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ashton Place, CM2 6ST is Pollard's Green, 289m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ashton Place, Chelmsford, CM2 6ST

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ashton Place

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

2 Ashton Place is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 6ST). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £471,000 is 25.6% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £375,000 in February 2019.

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

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2018

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ashton Place, Chelmsford, CM2 6ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ashton Place 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2019Most recent
£375,000
+136.6%over 17 years
16 November 2001
£158,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6ST: £350,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CM2 6ST

On the street

Versus other Ashton Place homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Ashton Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £4,239

Below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.3 km

Pollard's Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Barnes Farm Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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