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

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Crowsfield Cottages

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

5 Crowsfield Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 8UH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 sits 50.4% above the 2024 sale of £250,000. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £250,000 — fresh data. 3 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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 5 Crowsfield Cottages, Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, CM2 8UH

3 live now
0decisions1extensions33documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2025
    Full
    Outcome in report

    New area of hardstanding to front of property and formation of new vehicle access.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    25/01102/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 33 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2024Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 8UH: £325,000 (2019–2014).

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.

5 Crowsfield Cottages is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,809

Street avg £3,647

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Crowsfield Cottages

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

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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.
£350k

1 Douglas Close

CM2 8YD

3 bed
£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
£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

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