What kind of home is 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ last change hands?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ last sold for £820,000 in December 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £195,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 1997 and December 2025, 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ rose from £195,000 to £820,000, a change of £625,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ had any planning applications?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ in?

1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ sits in Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

Police records around 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ 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 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ is Cold Norton Primary School (292m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Brennan Close, CM3 6SZ is The Norton, 161m away. The nearest rail option is North Fambridge Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Brennan Close, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6SZ

Swimming pool5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Brennan Close

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

1 Brennan Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

A recent sale: £820,000 in December 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£405/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageDouble, Detached
Swimming poolYes

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromE46toC79

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brennan Close, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Brennan Close, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, CM3 6SZ

1decisions11documents

Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2004
Full
Outcome in report
Retention of Pagoda
Retrospective
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
04/00643/FUL
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Brennan Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£833,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£820,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2025Most recent
£820,000
+31.2%over 10 years
20 February 2015
£625,000
+13.6%over 7 years
7 June 2007
£550,000
+98.2%over 6 years
1 April 2001
£277,500
+42.3%over 3 years
31 October 1997
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6SZ: £416,000 (2023–2004).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

The Norton — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cold Norton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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