What kind of home is 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW last sold for £290,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £495,000 in October 2005, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and May 2015, 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW fell from £495,000 to £290,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly -5.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

The current EPC rating for 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 2PW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW use?

The latest EPC at 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW 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.

Which area is 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW in?

1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW sits in Terling, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW 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.

What schools are near 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

The closest primary school to 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW is Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (179m).

What is the nearest station to 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW?

The closest bus stop to 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, CM3 2PW is The Rayleigh Arms, 77m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, Terling, Chelmsford, CM3 2PW

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 River Hill Cottages

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

1 River Hill Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Terling, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 2PW). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2005–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £605,000 sits 108.6% above the 2015 sale of £290,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in May 2015.

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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.

1 River Hill Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromF38toE47

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

30%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2019from Apr 2019

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 River Hill Cottages, Owls Hill, Terling, Chelmsford, CM3 2PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 River Hill Cottages 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.

Current estimate

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£290,000

Growth on file: -5.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

5 May 2015Most recent
£290,000
-41.4%over 9 years
9 October 2005
£495,000

On the street

Versus other Owls Hill homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 44 (E)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

The Rayleigh Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 2PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 2PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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