What type of property is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW last change hands?

32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW last sold for £475,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in February 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2018 and November 2024, 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW rose from £360,000 to £475,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The current EPC rating for 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 8QW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

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

Where is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW located?

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

Is 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW in a safe area?

Police records around 32 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 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest primary school to 32 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 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW?

The closest bus stop to 32 Chaplin Close, CM2 8QW is Keene Hall, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 32 Chaplin Close

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

32 Chaplin Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM2 8QW). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£588/sq ft) was about 74.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 75 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 21 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £475,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Chaplin Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Chaplin Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

32 Chaplin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£475,000
+31.9%over 6 years
23 February 2018
£360,000

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.

Price per m² for 32 Chaplin Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,333

Street avg £4,267

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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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