What kind of home is 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5YJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ 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.

Which area is 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ in?

18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

Police records around 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ 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 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ is Collingwood Primary School (2m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (503m).

What transport links are near 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Anson Close, CM3 5YJ is Collingwood Road, 268m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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18 Anson Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Anson Close

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

18 Anson Close is an end-of-terrace house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs).

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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(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromF37toE45

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Anson Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Anson Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Anson Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5YJ: £232,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM3 5YJ

On the street

Versus other Anson Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Anson Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

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

0.3 km

Collingwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Collingwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 5YJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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