What type of property is Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL is a detached house.

When did Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL last change hands?

Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL last sold for £626,500 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £575,000 in November 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2016 and January 2026, Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL rose from £575,000 to £626,500, a change of £51,500. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

The current EPC rating for Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (2,282 sq ft). That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL heated?

The latest EPC at Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL located?

Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL sits in Ford End, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

Police records around Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL 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 Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

The closest primary school to Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL is Ford End Church of England Primary School (561m).

What is the nearest station to Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL?

The closest bus stop to Holly House, Main Road, CM3 1LL is Back Lane, 41m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Holly House, Main Road, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3 1LL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

212 m²

2282 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Holly House

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

Holly House is a detached house in Ford End, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1LL). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Main heating runs on oil.

At 212 m² the property is well over the postcode median (154 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £626,500 — fresh data. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £703,000 is 12.2% above the 2026 sale price.

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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.

Holly House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2035

8 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Holly House, Main Road, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3 1LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Holly House 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.

Holly House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£703,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£626,500

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

9 January 2026Most recent
£626,500
+9.0%over 9 years
10 November 2016
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1LL: £650,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in CM3 1LL

On the street

Versus other Main Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Holly House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,955

Street avg £3,196

On par

Floor Area

212 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

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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1 Brew House Cottages, Hartford End

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1 Chatley Road, Great Leighs

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1 Breeds Cottage, Breeds Road, Great Waltham

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1 Brickbarns, Great Leighs

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1 Boreham Road, 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

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

0.0 km

Back Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 1LL 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 1LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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