Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
21 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Extendable
Estimated value
£410,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£375,000)+9%
- Against CM3 4LU's recent median (£430,000)-5%
Newest record on this page: November 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£410,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£375,000)+9%
- Against CM3 4LU's recent median (£430,000)-5%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 White Elm Road is modelled from its 68 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 4LU. 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
68 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in CM3 4LU
5 sales, median £430,000 (2023–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | 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.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
11 February 2022Most recent
£375,000
+47.1%over 6 years4 August 2015
£255,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4LU: £430,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in CM3 4LU
7 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Sold Nov 2023
£430,00033 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Sold Oct 2022
£600,0003 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Sold Sept 2022
£535,0009 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Sold Nov 2021
£415,00017 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU
Sold Mar 2021
£380,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 21 White Elm Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
21 White Elm Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4LU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2015–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£512/sq ft) was about 105.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 68 m² it's 29.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 11 EPCs). Last sale on file: £375,000 in February 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 October 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2015from May 2015
EPC improved fromE44toD56
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
100%44%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Oct 2021from Oct 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
44%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 21 White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
21 White Elm Road has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Versus other White Elm Road homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
21 White Elm Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,515
Street avg £3,813
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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
The White Swan — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre. 4 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Priory Primary School, BicknacrePrimary274m
- East Hanningfield Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary2.6km
- St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School DanburyPrimary2.7km
- Danbury Park Community Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km
Nearest stops
- The White SwanBus stop135m
- Peartree LaneBus stop483m
- Moor Hall LaneBus stop612m
- Barbrook WayBus stop744m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime204 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 4LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 21 White Elm Road is modelled from its 68 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 4LU. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 21 White Elm Road. 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 21 White Elm Road was lodged in October 2021 at band D and is valid until October 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 21 White Elm Road. 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 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 4LU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 21 White Elm Road 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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