Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
5 sales on record
Estimated value
£189,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£135,000)+40%
- Against CM3 1RE's recent median (£497,500)-62%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£189,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£135,000)+40%
- Against CM3 1RE's recent median (£497,500)-62%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Bridge Croft is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1RE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
44 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CM3 1RE
5 sales, median £497,500 (2022–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Bridge Croft has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
14 November 2014Most recent
£135,000
+5.5%over 4 years20 September 2010
£128,000
+30.6%over 8 years15 August 2002
£98,000
+34.2%over 1 year29 March 2001
£73,000
+33.9%over 3 years5 June 1997
£54,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1RE: £497,500 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in CM3 1RE
6 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
Sold Dec 2022
£400,00013 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
Sold Dec 2022
£750,0009 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
Sold Jun 2021
£550,0005 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
Sold Jan 2017
£497,5008 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE
Sold Sept 2015
£350,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 2 Bridge Croft
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Bridge Croft is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Howe Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1RE). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–154 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (72 versus a worst of 48). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in November 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 40% above the 2014 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemElectric
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
2 Bridge Croft ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2026from Aug 2012
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous
Hot water system changed
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Bridge Croft, Howe Street, Chelmsford, CM3 1RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Bridge Croft has no planning applications on record.
1
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
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
0.1 km
Parsonage Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
1.3 km
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
- Ford End Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km
Nearest stops
- Parsonage LaneBus stop64m
- The Green ManBus stop405m
- Penden CornerBus stop505m
- Warners FarmBus stop900m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime204 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 1RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Bridge Croft is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1RE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 2 Bridge Croft. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Bridge Croft was lodged in February 2026 at band C and is valid until February 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Bridge Croft. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 19 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 1RE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 Bridge Croft is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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