What kind of home is 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX last change hands?

2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX last sold for £263,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £182,500 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and June 2018, 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX rose from £182,500 to £263,000, a change of £80,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1NX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX in?

2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX sits in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX 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.

What schools are near 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The closest primary school to 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is Great Leighs Primary School (127m).

What transport links are near 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is Aragon Road, 78m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Rich Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1NX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Rich Close

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

2 Rich Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 28.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £263,000 in June 2018.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD60toE43

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Rich Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Rich Close 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.

2 Rich Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£263,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 June 2018Most recent
£263,000
+44.1%over 5 years
2 June 2013
£182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1NX: £267,500 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in CM3 1NX

On the street

Versus other Rich Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Rich Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,603

Street avg £2,502

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

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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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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Aragon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Great Leighs Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 1NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Rich Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.