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17 Green Trees Avenue, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JA

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
139 m²
1496 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17 Green Trees Avenue

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

17 Green Trees Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6JA). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

Most recent transfer was June 2026 at £665,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 91% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2017
EPC improved fromF23toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Green Trees Avenue, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Green Trees Avenue 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.

Latest sale on 17 Green Trees Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£668,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 29 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£665,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 June 2026Most recent

    £665,000

    +30.4%over 8 years
  2. 16 March 2018

    £510,000

    +308.0%over 20 years
  3. 5 October 1997

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6JA: £535,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Green Trees Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Green Trees Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,784

Street avg £3,141

Strongly above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Green Trees Avenue

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

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

The Norton — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cold Norton Primary School. 2 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 6JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 6JA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Green Trees Avenue, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.