Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Church Cottages, Church Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EG
3 planning records
Estimated value
£540,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£320,000)+69%
- Against CM3 3EG's recent median (£151,750)+256%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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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Our estimate
£540,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£320,000)+69%
- Against CM3 3EG's recent median (£151,750)+256%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Church Cottages is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 3EG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
110 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in CM3 3EG
4 sales, median £151,750 (2018–1996)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Church Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
19 December 2013Most recent
£320,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in CM3 3EG: £151,750 (2018–1996).
What this page doesn't show
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- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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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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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
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
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 now0decisions1extensions20documents
- Feb 2017Tree WorksTreesOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksOct 2025Decision
- ExtensionMay 2017Decision
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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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Boreham Primary SchoolPrimary165m
Nearest stops
- St Andrew ChurchBus stop100m
- Butterfield RoadBus stop284m
- Haselfoot RdBus stop330m
- Old Forge RoadBus stop438m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime204 reports7%
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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· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Church Cottages is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 3EG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2 Church Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Church Cottages was lodged in May 2026 at band D and is valid until May 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 2 Church Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 3EG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 Church Cottages is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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