What type of property is 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG have?

The current EPC rating for 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 62% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1LG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG 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 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG located?

11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG sits in Ford End, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

Police records around 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG 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 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

The closest primary school to 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG is Ford End Church of England Primary School (412m).

What is the nearest station to 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG?

The closest bus stop to 11 Back Lane, CM3 1LG is Back Lane, 157m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Back Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3 1LG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 11 Back Lane

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

11 Back Lane is a semi-detached house in Ford End, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1LG). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE54toD61

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Back Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3 1LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Back Lane 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.

11 Back Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£256,000

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 1LG: £495,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in CM3 1LG

On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

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

Floor Area for 11 Back Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 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.

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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

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Back Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ford End Church of England Primary School. 1 school 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 1LG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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