What type of property is 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1EU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU located?

5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

Police records around 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU 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 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

The closest primary school to 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (297m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brook Mead, CM3 1EU is Crowbush House, 117m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.9km away.

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5 Brook Mead, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1EU

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Brook Mead

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

5 Brook Mead is a mid-terrace house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1EU). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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 EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD59

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

60%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2026from Aug 2024

EPC improved fromD57toB83

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brook Mead, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brook Mead 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.

5 Brook Mead has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£262,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Brook Mead homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Brook Mead stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

83 (B)

Street avg 79 (C)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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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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

0.1 km

Crowbush House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1EU 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 1EU

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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FAQ

Common questions

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