What type of property is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP?

Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP is a detached house.

What did Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP sell for?

Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP last sold for £545,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP?

The current EPC rating for Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP?

Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (2,142 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP heated?

The latest EPC at Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP?

Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP located?

Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP sits in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP in a safe area?

Police records around Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP?

The closest bus stop to Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, CM3 1BP is Parsonage Lane, 173m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BP

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

199 m²

2142 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Willow Brook

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

Willow Brook is a detached house in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £896,000 sits 64.4% above the 2013 sale of £545,000. Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromF38toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo 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 Willow Brook, Lucks Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Willow Brook 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.

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

Current estimate

£896,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£545,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 November 2013Most recent
£545,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1BP: £647,500 (2021–2012).

Nearby sales in CM3 1BP

On the street

Versus other Lucks Lane homes

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

On epc rating, Willow Brook stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,739

Street avg £3,719

On par

Floor Area

199 m²

Street avg 202 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 9.3 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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1 Chatley Road, Great Leighs

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1 Breeds Cottage, Breeds Road, Great Waltham

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

CM3 1JU

3 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Brickbarns, Great Leighs

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1 Boreham Road, Great Leighs

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Parsonage Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 1BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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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