What kind of home is 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW last sold for £232,000 in January 2010, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £375,000 in September 2004, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and January 2010, 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW fell from £375,000 to £232,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly -8.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (1,735 sq ft). That makes it about 75% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 8QW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW 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 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW in?

1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

Police records around 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW show an average of 324 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest primary school to 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is Galleywood Infant School (375m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Great Baddow High School (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is Keene Hall, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

161 m²

1735 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 8QW). It has a recorded floor area of 161 m² (around 1735 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2009) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from February 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since January 2010, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. At 161 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2004–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at -8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £587,000 sits 153% above the 2010 sale of £232,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 62.5% below the postcode norm.

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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.

1a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Feb 2019

Current Certificate

Feb 2009

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 February 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -8.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£232,000

Growth on file: -8.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2010Most recent
£232,000
-38.1%over 5 years
29 September 2004
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 8QW: £475,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CM2 8QW

On the street

Versus other Chaplin Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,439

Street avg £4,414

Strongly below

Floor Area

161 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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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3 bed1 bath

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

324/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Keene Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Galleywood Infant School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 8QW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 8QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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