Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
EPC B3 planning records
Estimated value
£975,000
- Since the 2016 sale (£825,000)+18%
- Against CM3 1BS's recent median (£447,500)+118%
Newest record on this page: July 2016. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor area
200 m²
2153 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band C
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£975,000
- Against its 2016 sale (£825,000)+18%
- Against CM3 1BS's recent median (£447,500)+118%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for The Croft is modelled from its 200 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1BS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
200 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2016
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in CM3 1BS
5 sales, median £447,500 (2015–2007)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2016 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
4 July 2016Most recent
£825,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1BS: £447,500 (2015–2007).
Nearby sales in CM3 1BS
Cobbs, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
Sold Jun 2015
£845,000The Nutshell, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
Sold Feb 2015
£447,500Lamb Cottage, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
Sold Jul 2014
£435,0001 Parsonage Bungalows, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
Sold Dec 2009
£156,000Brambles, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
Sold Feb 2005
£400,000
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1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About The Croft
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Croft is a detached house in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 200 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £975,000 is 18.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The Croft ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jun 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 16 June 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2016from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromE50toB82
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Walls
Very PoorVery Good
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 applications on record at The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS
0decisions10documents1nearby
- Jul 2015Demolition And RebuildFullOutcome in report
Demolition of existing bungalow & construction of replacement dwelling
- Reference
- 15/00687/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsApr 2016Decision
- Demolition And RebuildNov 2015Decision
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Versus other Parsonage Lane homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
The Croft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,125
Street avg £3,526
Floor Area
200 m²
Street avg 83 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
Years Held
10 years
Street avg 13 years
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.
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
233/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Parsonage Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
1.4 km
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
- Ford End Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km
Nearest stops
- Parsonage LaneBus stop163m
- The Green ManBus stop354m
- Penden CornerBus stop606m
- Warners FarmBus stop839m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime204 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 1BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for The Croft is modelled from its 200 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1BS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for The Croft. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for The Croft was lodged in June 2016 at band B and expired in June 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to The Croft. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 19 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 1BS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- The Croft is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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