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9 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW

3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
230 m²
2476 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Castlefields

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

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.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Jun 2010
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 9 Castlefields, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1JW

0decisions2extensions18documents1nearby
  1. Dec 2013
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AmendmentDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 9 Castlefields was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£719,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£662,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2023Most recent

    £662,000

    +124.4%over 19 years

  2. 28 February 2003

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1JW: £375,000 (2023–2013).

On the street

Versus other Castlefields homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 9 Castlefields stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,878

Street avg £2,631

On par

Floor Area

230 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Castlefields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£596k

1 Bury Cottages, Bury Road, Pleshey

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1 Castlefields, Great Leighs

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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

Crime

1/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1JW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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