What type of property is 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS last change hands?

4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS last sold for £740,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £460,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and October 2023, 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS rose from £460,000 to £740,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (2,207 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS 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 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS located?

4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS sits in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS 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 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

The closest primary school to 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS is Great Leighs Primary School (391m).

What transport links are near 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Pearmains, CM3 1QS is St Annes Castle, 174m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Pearmains, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

205 m²

2207 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Pearmains

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

4 Pearmains is a five-bedroom detached house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1QS). It has a recorded floor area of 205 m² (around 2207 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 205 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (176 m² median across 5 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 55.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £740,000 in October 2023.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Apr 2009

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2023from Nov 2022

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Pearmains, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Pearmains 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.

4 Pearmains valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£760,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£740,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2023Most recent
£740,000
+60.9%over 13 years
15 December 2009
£460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1QS: £430,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in CM3 1QS

On the street

Versus other Pearmains homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Pearmains is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,610

Street avg £2,745

Strongly above

Floor Area

205 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

£596k

1 Bury Cottages, Bury Road, Pleshey

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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

0.2 km

St Annes Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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