What kind of home is Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE is a detached house.

When did Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE last change hands?

Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE last sold for £601,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

The current EPC rating for Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE has a recorded floor area of 203 m² (2,185 sq ft). That makes it about 92% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 6RE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE use?

The latest EPC at Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE in?

Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE sits in Cock Clarks, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

Police records around Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

The closest primary school to Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE is Purleigh Community Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE?

The closest bus stop to Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, CM3 6RE is Goat House Lane, 1.2km away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, Cock Clarks, Chelmsford, CM3 6RE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

203 m²

2185 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Cox Leighs

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

Cox Leighs is a detached house in Cock Clarks, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6RE). It has a recorded floor area of 203 m² (around 2185 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 203 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in November 2011. Today's modelled estimate of £798,000 is 32.8% above the 2011 sale price.

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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.

Cox Leighs's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Dec 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cox Leighs, Hackmans Lane, Cock Clarks, Chelmsford, CM3 6RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Cox Leighs 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.

Cox Leighs valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£798,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£601,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2011Most recent
£601,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6RE: £617,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 6RE

On the street

Versus other Hackmans Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Cox Leighs stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,961

Street avg £4,380

Strongly below

Floor Area

203 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 8.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

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

1.2 km

Goat House Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Purleigh Community Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 6RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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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