What type of property is 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG last sold for £567,500 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £510,000 in September 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2017 and December 2025, 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG rose from £510,000 to £567,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4EG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG located?

9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG sits in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

Police records around 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

The closest primary school to 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG is Danbury Park Community Primary School (541m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Highfield Close, CM3 4EG is South View, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Highfield Close, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4EG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Highfield Close

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

9 Highfield Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4EG). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

A recent sale: £567,500 in December 2025. At 121 m² it sits well below the postcode median (188 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 81.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jan 2017

EPC improved fromE52toD61

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Highfield Close, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Highfield Close 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.

9 Highfield Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£567,500

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2025Most recent
£567,500
+11.3%over 8 years
28 September 2017
£510,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4EG: £540,000 (2017–2010).

Nearby sales in CM3 4EG

On the street

Versus other Highfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Highfield Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,690

Street avg £3,055

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

South View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Danbury Park Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 4EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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