What type of property is 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

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

What did 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX sell for?

7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX last sold for £267,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £163,000 in August 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2006 and October 2019, 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX rose from £163,000 to £267,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The current EPC rating for 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 116% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1NX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

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

Where is 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The closest primary school to 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is Great Leighs Primary School (127m).

How well connected is 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX?

The closest bus stop to 7 Rich Close, CM3 1NX is Aragon Road, 78m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Rich Close

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

7 Rich Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 23.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 25.7% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £267,000 in October 2019.

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
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

7 Rich Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromF26toD58

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Rich Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£267,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2019Most recent
£267,000
+61.8%over 6 years
14 November 2012
£165,000
+1.2%over 6 years
17 August 2006
£163,000

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.

Floor Area for 7 Rich Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,816

Street avg £2,700

Below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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