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Halcyon, Main Road, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Halcyon

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

Halcyon is a detached house in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £620,000 sits 57% above the 2014 sale of £395,000. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 125 m² it's 15.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (148 m² median across 12 EPCs).

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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.

Halcyon's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2013
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 Halcyon, Main Road, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Halcyon has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at Halcyon, Main Road, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG

1 live now
0decisions2extensions5documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2010
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Part single storey, part two storey rear extension.

    Reference
    10/00333/FUL
    Full record in 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.

Halcyon valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£620,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£395,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 May 2014Most recent

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1BG: £730,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Main Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Halcyon runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,160

Street avg £4,064

Below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 146 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Halcyon

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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.
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1 Breeds Cottage, Breeds Road, Great Waltham

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2 bed2 bath
£416k

1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

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3 bed1 bath
£400k

1 Brickbarns, Great Leighs

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£396k

1 Boreham Road, Great Leighs

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3 bed
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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Green Man — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools 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 CM3 1BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1BG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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 Halcyon, Main Road, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.