What type of property is 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ located?

4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

Police records around 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ 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 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (96m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Duffries Close, CM3 1DQ is Memorial, 253m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.7km away.

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4 Duffries Close, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 Duffries Close

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

4 Duffries Close is a semi-detached house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2036

9 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Duffries Close, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Duffries Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Duffries Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1DQ: £371,000 (2024–2005).

Nearby sales in CM3 1DQ

On the street

Versus other Duffries Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Duffries Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£334k

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£339k

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£325k

1 Camsix Chase, Hartford End

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£354k

1 Blossom Way, Great Waltham

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1 Chapel Row, Main Road, Howe Street

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£299k

1 Apple Tree Hill Cottages, Hartford End

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1 Bohun Close, Great Leighs

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3 bed

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

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

0.3 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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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 1DQ 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 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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