What kind of home is Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL is a detached house.

What did Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL sell for?

Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL last sold for £525,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

The current EPC rating for Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL use?

The latest EPC at Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL is in council tax band E.

Which area is Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL in?

Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL sits in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

Police records around Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL 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.

What schools are near Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

The closest primary school to Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL is Danbury Park Community Primary School (1.1km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL?

The closest bus stop to Redcot, Plumptre Lane, CM3 4JL is The Common, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Redcot, Plumptre Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4JL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Redcot

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

Redcot is a detached house in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4JL). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £525,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 40.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 121 m² it's 17.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (146 m² median across 9 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Redcot, Plumptre Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Redcot, Plumptre Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4JL

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Nov 2025
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Garage conversion with new pitched roof, side extension to link to new conversion, replacement porch and fenestration changes.
ExtensionPorch
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
25/01227/FUL
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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.

Redcot valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£520,000

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Last sold (2025)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4JL: £590,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in CM3 4JL

On the street

Versus other Plumptre Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Redcot is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,339

Street avg £3,557

Above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

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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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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

The Common — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 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 4JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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