9 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
About 9 Castlefields
9 Castlefields is a five-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1JW). It has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (around 2476 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 230 m² the property is well over the postcode median (145 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £662,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms4
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 September 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
3 applications on record at 9 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
- Dec 2013Garage ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey rear/side extension, convert & infill garage to provide habitable accommodation.
Extension- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/01491/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentDec 2023Decision
- Garage ConversionJul 2023Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 9 Castlefields was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£661,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 20 years.
£662,000
Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
5 January 2023Most recent
£662,000
+124.4%over 19 years28 February 2003
£295,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1JW: £375,000 (2023–2013).
Nearby sales in CM3 1JW
10 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
Sold Aug 2023
£497,5004 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
Sold Aug 2018
£375,0002 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
Sold Aug 2018
£428,0008 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
Sold Nov 2015
£358,0005 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW
Sold Aug 2013
£341,000
Versus other Castlefields homes
On floor area, 9 Castlefields stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,878
Street avg £2,631
Floor Area
230 m²
Street avg 145 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.7 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
St Annes Castle — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Great Leighs Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







