What type of property is 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW last change hands?

29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW last sold for £365,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and January 2025, 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW rose from £165,000 to £365,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The current EPC rating for 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 8QW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is in council tax band D.

Where is 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW located?

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

How safe is the area around 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

Police records around 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW 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 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest primary school to 29 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 is the nearest station to 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest bus stop to 29 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is Keene Hall, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Chaplin Close

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

29 Chaplin Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 8QW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £365,000. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £417,000 is 14.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£491/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 69 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 21 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Chaplin Close 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.

29 Chaplin Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£417,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2025Most recent
£365,000
+121.2%over 22 years
21 August 2002
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 8QW: £485,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CM2 8QW

On the street

Versus other Chaplin Close homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 29 Chaplin Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,290

Street avg £4,322

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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.

£417k

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1 Butts Way

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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

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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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