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Cranford, Lucks Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BW

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
288 m²
3100 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 23
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Cranford

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

Cranford is a detached house in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 288 m² (around 3100 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows an F (score 23), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £776,000 sits 86.2% above the 2014 sale of £416,755. On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F23
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
17.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromG5toF23
Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows
SecondaryPartial Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cranford, Lucks Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Cranford, Lucks Lane, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1BW

0decisions2extensions34documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2015
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and front porch

    Extension
    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    15/00220/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 34 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£776,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£416,755

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 2014Most recent

    £416,755

Median price across the last 3 sales in CM3 1BW: £395,000 (2024–2004).

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Everything you need to know about Cranford

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

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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
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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£416k

1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

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£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

The Green Man — 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 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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