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23 Catherines Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RX

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Catherines Close

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

23 Catherines Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1RX). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on lpg. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 is 35% above the 2015 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2015
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2023from Jun 2022
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (25 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Catherines Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 23 Catherines Close.

1 application on record at 23 Catherines Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RX

0decisions1extensions6documents1nearby
  1. Dec 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two-storey side extension.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    02/02301/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 23 Catherines Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£340,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2015Most recent

    £340,000

    +31.8%over 8 years

  2. 20 August 2007

    £258,000

    +249.8%over 10 years

  3. 25 June 1997

    £73,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1RX: £285,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Catherines Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 23 Catherines Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,742

Street avg £3,615

Below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Catherines Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£400k

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

St Annes Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Great Leighs Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1RX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Catherines Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.