What type of property is Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG last sold for £455,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £320,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and July 2018, Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG rose from £320,000 to £455,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

The current EPC rating for Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG heated?

The latest EPC at Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG is in council tax band E.

Where is Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG located?

Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG sits in Fairstead, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

Police records around Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG 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 Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

The closest primary school to Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG is Great Leighs Primary School (2.2km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG?

The closest bus stop to Cornways, Ranks Green, CM3 2BG is Dog & Partridge, 1.8km away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Cornways, Ranks Green, Fairstead, Chelmsford, CM3 2BG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Cornways

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

Cornways is a semi-detached house in Fairstead, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £582,000 is 27.9% above the 2018 sale price. Sold July 2018 for £455,000.

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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.

Cornways's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Aug 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cornways, Ranks Green, Fairstead, Chelmsford, CM3 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Cornways has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£582,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£455,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

9 July 2018Most recent
£455,000
+42.2%over 4 years
21 January 2014
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 2BG: £437,500 (2016–1999).

Nearby sales in CM3 2BG

On the street

Versus other Ranks Green homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Cornways runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £3,627

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 10.0 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

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

1.8 km

Dog & Partridge — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Great Leighs Primary School. 2 schools 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 2BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 2BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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