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The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS

EPC B3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
200 m²
2153 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band C
Overview

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 (65 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. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £915,000 is 10.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jun 2026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
—

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

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Planning

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
  1. Jul 2015
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing bungalow & construction of replacement dwelling

    Reference
    15/00687/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£915,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£825,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 July 2016Most recent

    £825,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1BS: £447,500 (2015–2007).

On the street

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 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,125

Street avg £4,653

Above

Floor Area

200 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 13 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Croft

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£416k

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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

1.4 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 1BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1BS

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Croft, Parsonage Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.