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12 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH

Notable views4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Crowsfield Cottages

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

12 Crowsfield Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 8UH). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 47.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 is 29.8% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Crowsfield Cottages'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 22 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2010from May 2009
Main Fuel
ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Aug 2013from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromG16toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
DualOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 12 Crowsfield Cottages.

4 applications on record at 12 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH

0decisions1extensions30documents1nearby
  1. May 2012
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replace pre fabricated concrete cladding with brick & block insulated walls

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00543/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. AmendmentDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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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.

12 Crowsfield Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 47.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£332,000

Growth on file: 47.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2013Most recent

    £332,000

    +94.4%over 1 year

  2. 15 February 2012

    £170,779

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 8UH: £325,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Church Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Crowsfield Cottages outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,354

Street avg £3,538

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Crowsfield Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£413k

1 Bullen Walk

CM2 8YF

3 bed2 bath
£457k

1 Agricultural Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield

CM2 8UN

3 bed
£497k

1 Chaplin Close

CM2 8QW

3 bed1 bath
£504k

1 Butts Way

CM2 8TJ

3 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Douglas Close

CM2 8YD

3 bed
£417k

1 Brook Lane, Galleywood

CM2 8NJ

2 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Craiston Way

CM2 8ED

4 bed
£487k

1 Attwoods Close

CM2 8QJ

2 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.
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

0.1 km

St Peter's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 8UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.