What kind of home is 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN last change hands?

23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN last sold for £412,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £260,000 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and October 2024, 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN rose from £260,000 to £412,000, a change of £152,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN in?

23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN sits in Althorne, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

Police records around 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN 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 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

The closest primary school to 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN is Maylandsea Primary School (2.8km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Highfield Rise, CM3 6DN is Highfield Rise, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Althorne Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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23 Highfield Rise, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Highfield Rise

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

23 Highfield Rise is a two-bedroom detached house in Althorne, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6DN). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£504/sq ft) was about 91.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £412,000 in October 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemAir source
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Highfield Rise, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Highfield Rise has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Highfield Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£412,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2024Most recent
£412,000
+58.5%over 8 years
21 April 2016
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6DN: £357,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM3 6DN

On the street

Versus other Highfield Rise homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Highfield Rise stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,421

Street avg £3,587

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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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1 Bridgemans Green, Latchingdon

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1 Blenheim Gardens, Mayland

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4 bed

£380k

1 Bramley Way, Mayland

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4 bed

£206k

1 Austral Cottages, Burnham Road, Althorne

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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

Highfield Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

2.8 km

Maylandsea Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 6DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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