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2 Howards Close, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EX

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 Howards Close

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

2 Howards Close is a semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3EX). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2020. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Feb 2020
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Howards Close, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Howards Close 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.

2 Howards Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 3 sales in CM3 3EX: £165,000 (2006–2001).

On the street

Versus other Howards Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Howards Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Howards Close

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.
£305k

1 Amber Close

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£368k

1 Boleyn Way, Boreham

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£259k

1 Church Court, Church Road, Boreham

CM3 3FA

2 bed1 bath
£247k

1 Amber Link, Boreham

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£466k

1 Birdie Close

CM3 3FW

3 bed2 bath
£209k

1 Church Green, Church Road, Boreham

CM3 3EH

2 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Chapel Drive, Little Waltham

CM3 3LW

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

Butterfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Boreham Primary School. 5 schools 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 3EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 3EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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 2 Howards Close, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.