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4 Claypits Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Claypits Road

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

4 Claypits Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 22.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
Feb 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromF36toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%56%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Claypits Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Claypits Road 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

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£350,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 May 2018Most recent

    £350,000

    +69.1%over 5 years

  2. 18 January 2013

    £207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 3BZ: £442,500 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Claypits Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Claypits Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £4,304

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Claypits Road

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£466k

1 Birdie Close

CM3 3FW

3 bed2 bath
£517k

1 Belfry Crescent, Little Waltham

CM3 3GN

3 bed2 bath
£520k

1 Claypits Road, Boreham

CM3 3BZ

3 bed2 bath
£500k

1 Chapel Drive, Little Waltham

CM3 3LW

4 bed
£519k

1 Chantry Villas, Waltham Road, Boreham

CM3 3AS

4 bed2 bath
£525k

1 Allens Close, Boreham

CM3 3DR

4 bed
£259k

1 Church Court, Church Road, Boreham

CM3 3FA

2 bed1 bath
£720k

1 Bulls Lodge Farm Cottages, Generals Lane, Boreham

CM3 3HN

4 bed
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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Plantation Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Boreham 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 3BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 3BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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 4 Claypits Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.