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2 Church Cottages, Church Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EG

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Church Cottages

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

2 Church Cottages is a semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 sits 68.8% above the 2013 sale of £320,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2013. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE53toD66
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Church Cottages, Church Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Church Cottages, Church Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EG

1 live now
0decisions1extensions20documents
  1. Feb 2017
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Amended Specification: A) Cherry - front garden - reduce height by up to 2m maximum and width by 1m-1.5m leaving a natural shape.B) Bramley Apple - front garden - remove upward, non-fruit bearing growth and reduce top height by 1m.C) Apple - front garden - reduce back to previous pruning points.D) Hawthorn - rear garden - reduce back from service cables to give 1m clearanceAll cuts back to suitable growth points or branch collar. Reason: manage fruit production and reduce conflict with cables.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    16/05656/CAT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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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.

2 Church Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2013Most recent

    £320,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CM3 3EG: £151,750 (2018–1996).

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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
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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

0.1 km

St Andrew Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 3EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 3EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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

Common questions

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