What type of property is The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF is a detached house.

When did The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF last change hands?

The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF last sold for £1,395,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £958,000 in February 2016, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

Across 2 sales between February 2016 and November 2022, The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF rose from £958,000 to £1,395,000, a change of £437,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The current EPC rating for The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF is G with a score of 19 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (2,702 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF heated?

The latest EPC at The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF 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 The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF located?

The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF in a safe area?

Police records around The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF 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 The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The closest primary school to The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.4km).

What transport links are near The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF?

The closest bus stop to The Old School House, South Street, CM3 1DF is Memorial, 159m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.7km away.

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The Old School House, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF

14 planning records

Estimated value

£1,173,000

Since the 2022 sale (£1,395,000)-16%
Against CM3 1DF's recent median (£700,000)+68%

Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

251 m²

2702 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 19

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£1,173,000

Against its 2022 sale (£1,395,000)-16%
Against CM3 1DF's recent median (£700,000)+68%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for The Old School House is modelled from its 251 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1DF. 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
251 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2014
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in CM3 1DF
5 sales, median £700,000 (2018–2003)

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on The Old School House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

4 November 2022Most recent
£1,395,000
+45.6%over 6 years
16 February 2016
£958,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1DF: £700,000 (2018–2003).

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Risks

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1 potential issue has already been flagged for The Old School House, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About The Old School House

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

The Old School House is a detached house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (around 2702 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a G (score 19), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 59), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,173,000 is 15.9% below the 2022 sale of £1,395,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£516/sq ft) was about 162.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold November 2022 for £1,395,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

The Old School House'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 24 Oct 2024

Current Certificate

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

G19

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

23.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 24 October 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old School House, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

14 applications on record at The Old School House, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF

0decisions2extensions66documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2002
Tree WorksTrees
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Work to Mulberry and Sycamore
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
02/05249/CAT
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Tree WorksMar 2025Decision
Tree WorksMar 2024T1 Ash crown reduced by 2 - 2.5m the customer wishes to improve the aesthetic of, tidy the garden and the tree is overgrown; T2 Yew tree crown reduced by 0.5 - 1m and crown raised by 1m the customer wishes to improve the aesthetic of, tidy the garden, access the area below the tree and the tree is overgrown; T3 Hollly tree crown reduced by 0.5 - 1m the customer wishes to improve the aesthetic of, tidy the garden and the tree is overgrown; T4 Mulberry crown reduced by 0.5m the customer wishes to improve the aesthetic of, tidy the garden and the tree is a center piece, due a reduction and tidyDecision

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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.

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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

Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

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

Nearest schools

Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary2m
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Chelmer Valley High SchoolSecondary2.4km

Nearest stops

MemorialBus stop159m
HatchfieldsBus stop295m
Crowbush HouseBus stop386m
The WindmillBus stop611m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
Vehicle Crime204 reports7%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 1DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC GPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for The Old School House is modelled from its 251 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1DF. 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. 2 sales are recorded for The Old School House. 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 Old School House was lodged in October 2014 at band G and expired in October 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 14 applications are matched to The Old School House. 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 26 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 1DF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: The Old School House is in council tax band G. 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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The Old School House, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DF

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Level 3 Building Survey

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1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

1 Chatley Road, Great Leighs

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