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9 Hopkirk Close, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4PP

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 9 Hopkirk Close

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

9 Hopkirk Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4PP). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor 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 69).

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in March 1997. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £585,000 sits 333.3% above the 1997 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 59.3% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

9 Hopkirk Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromE50toD57
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 9 Hopkirk Close, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4PP

0decisions6documents
  1. Nov 2020
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    T2 Oak - Crown lift to 5m, remove deadwood - Reason: Tree has low hanging branches which are obstructing the pavement, driveway and garage; T3 Oak - Crown lift to 3m - Reason: Tree branches are encroaching onto the garage roof and will cause damage.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    20/05235/TPO
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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 Hopkirk Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 1997Most recent

    £135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4PP: £390,000 (2020–2004).

On the street

Versus other Hopkirk Close homes

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

Price per m² for 9 Hopkirk Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,080

Street avg £3,575

Strongly below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Hopkirk Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.
£635k

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4 bed3 bath
£620k

1 Barley Mead, Danbury

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5 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Ash Cottages, Lodge Road, Bicknacre

CM3 4HL

3 bed
£712k

1 Copland Cottages, North Hill, Little Baddow

CM3 4TG

3 bed1 bath
£475k

1 Danbury Vale, Danbury

CM3 4LA

3 bed
£474k

1 Eves Villas, Main Road, Bicknacre

CM3 4HN

3 bed
£466k

1 Dockwra Lane, Danbury

CM3 4RQ

3 bed1 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hay Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury. 4 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 4PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 4PP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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