What type of property is 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

2 The Limes, CM2 8RA is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA sell for?

2 The Limes, CM2 8RA last sold for £330,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £147,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and November 2012, 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA rose from £147,000 to £330,000, a change of £183,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

2 The Limes, CM2 8RA has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

2 The Limes, CM2 8RA is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA located?

2 The Limes, CM2 8RA sits in Galleywood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

Police records around 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA 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 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

The closest primary school to 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA is Galleywood Infant School (335m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Great Baddow High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Limes, CM2 8RA is Well Lane, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Limes, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RA

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Limes

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

2 The Limes is a four-bedroom detached house in Galleywood, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £545,000 sits 65.2% above the 2012 sale of £330,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 34.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

2 The Limes's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Aug 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2012

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Sept 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Limes, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Limes 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.

2 The Limes has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£545,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£330,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 November 2012Most recent
£330,000
+3.1%over 2 years
30 September 2010
£320,000
+117.7%over 12 years
19 November 1997
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 8RA: £352,500 (2018–1999).

Nearby sales in CM2 8RA

On the street

Versus other The Limes homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 The Limes runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,444

Street avg £4,119

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 6.8 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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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.

Full Chelmsford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Well Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Galleywood Infant School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 8RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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