What type of property is 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX sell for?

3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX last sold for £272,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and March 2024, 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX rose from £165,000 to £272,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX located?

3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX sits in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

Police records around 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

The closest primary school to 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX is Great Leighs Primary School (412m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Catherines Close, CM3 1RX is St Annes Castle, 382m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Catherines Close

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

3 Catherines Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1RX). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£451/sq ft) was about 89.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £272,000 in March 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromE43toD62

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Catherines Close, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Catherines 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.

3 Catherines Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£272,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£272,000
+64.8%over 16 years
12 August 2007
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1RX: £285,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 1RX

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.

Years Held for 3 Catherines Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,857

Street avg £3,641

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Chelmsford report

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

0.4 km

St Annes Castle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Great Leighs Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

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