What was the last sold price for Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG?

Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG last sold for £515,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in October 2020, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2020 and February 2023, Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG rose from £300,000 to £515,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +26.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG?

Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG is in council tax band C.

Where is Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG located?

Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

Is Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG in a safe area?

Police records around Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG?

The closest primary school to Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (145m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.3km).

How well connected is Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG?

The closest bus stop to Duffries Cottage, South Street, CM3 1DG is Memorial, 306m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.7km away.

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Duffries Cottage, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DG

7 planning records

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About Duffries Cottage

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Duffries Cottage is a property in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1DG). It has council tax band C.

7 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.5% per year. Sold February 2023 for £515,000.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Duffries Cottage, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

7 applications on record at Duffries Cottage, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DG

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Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2008
Conservatory
Outcome in report
Removal of existing sun lounge wall and roof, removal of existing ground floor bedroom and construction of new sunlounge and bedroom on ground floor.
Extension
Reference
08/00300/LBC
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ConditionsNov 2021Decision
DemolitionMar 2021Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2023)

£515,000

Growth on file: 26.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

2 February 2023Most recent
£515,000
+71.7%over 2 years
15 October 2020
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1DG: £420,000 (2022–2002).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

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