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16 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JE

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
226 m²
2433 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 St Stephens Road

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

16 St Stephens Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6JE). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (160 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £786,000 sits 52.6% above the 2018 sale of £515,000. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 8 years since the last transfer (January 2018).

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 gardenRear
  • GarageDouble

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.

16 St Stephens Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Feb 2017
EPC improved fromE51toD62
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 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 16 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 16 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JE

5decisions3extensions47documents
  1. Apr 2018
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed detached garage

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00172/HOUSE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full
  • The 47 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

16 St Stephens Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other St Stephens Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 St Stephens Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,279

Street avg £3,217

Below

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 178 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 St Stephens Road

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

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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.

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

St Stephens Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 6JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 6JE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low
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65 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 St Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.