What type of property is 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

2 Holmans, CM3 3EY is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY sell for?

2 Holmans, CM3 3EY last sold for £155,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,995 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and January 2015, 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY rose from £74,995 to £155,000, a change of £80,005. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

2 Holmans, CM3 3EY has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 3EY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

2 Holmans, CM3 3EY 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.

Where is 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY located?

2 Holmans, CM3 3EY sits in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

Police records around 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY 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.

Which schools serve 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

The closest primary school to 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY is Boreham Primary School (361m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Beaulieu Park School (2.8km).

How well connected is 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Holmans, CM3 3EY is Elm Way, 76m away. The nearest rail option is Beaulieu Park, 1.4km away.

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2 Holmans, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EY

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Holmans

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

2 Holmans is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3EY). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 67.7% above the 2015 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 34.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sold in January 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Summer houseYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

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

Feb 2026from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Holmans, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Holmans has no planning applications on record.

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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 Holmans has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£155,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2015Most recent
£155,000
+14.0%over 8 years
5 September 2006
£136,000
+81.3%over 5 years
19 August 2001
£74,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 3EY: £355,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 3EY

On the street

Versus other Holmans homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Holmans runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,690

Street avg £4,319

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elm Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Boreham Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 3EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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