What was the last sold price for Top Cottage, CM3 1BU?

Top Cottage, CM3 1BU last sold for £1,195,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £625,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Top Cottage, CM3 1BU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and November 2025, Top Cottage, CM3 1BU rose from £625,000 to £1,195,000, a change of £570,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is Top Cottage, CM3 1BU located?

Top Cottage, CM3 1BU sits in Littley Green, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

What is crime like near Top Cottage, CM3 1BU?

Police records around Top Cottage, CM3 1BU show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Top Cottage, CM3 1BU?

The closest primary school to Top Cottage, CM3 1BU is Ford End Church of England Primary School (2.0km).

What transport links are near Top Cottage, CM3 1BU?

The closest bus stop to Top Cottage, CM3 1BU is Brewery, 1.3km away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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About Top Cottage

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Top Cottage is a property in Littley Green, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1BU).

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £1,195,000 — fresh data. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Top Cottage, Littley Green, Chelmsford, CM3 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Top Cottage has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2025)

£1,195,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2025Most recent
£1,195,000
+91.2%over 15 years
4 February 2010
£625,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1BU: £665,000 (2025–2020).

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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 Castlefields, Great Leighs

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1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Chatley Road, Great Leighs

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1 Breeds Cottage, Breeds Road, Great Waltham

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1 Brickbarns, Great Leighs

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1 Boreham Road, Great Leighs

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Area

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Full Chelmsford report

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

1.3 km

Brewery — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Ford End Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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