Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 River View Terrace, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UT
EPC BNotable views3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£986,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£590,000)+67%
- Against CM3 6UT's recent median (£250,000)+294%
Newest record on this page: October 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
287 m²
3089 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band F
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Our estimate
£986,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£590,000)+67%
- Against CM3 6UT's recent median (£250,000)+294%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 River View Terrace is modelled from its 287 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 6UT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
287 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2013
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in CM3 6UT
5 sales, median £250,000 (2020–1997)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Price for 3 River View Terrace has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.
Sales timeline
30 September 2015Most recent
£590,000
+268.8%over 4 years23 February 2011
£160,000
+41.0%over 11 years19 September 1999
£113,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6UT: £250,000 (2020–1997).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 3 River View Terrace
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 River View Terrace is a five-bedroom detached house in Althorne, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6UT). It has a recorded floor area of 287 m² (around 3089 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2013) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 287 m² the property is well over the postcode median (114 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £986,000 sits 67.1% above the 2015 sale of £590,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 136% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms4
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
3 River View Terrace's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Nov 2023
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2013
EPC Rating
A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Expired on 20 November 2023
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2013from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromF37toB83
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 River View Terrace, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 3 River View Terrace, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UT
2decisions
- Aug 2011FullOutcome in report
Demolition of 2no. existing semi-detached dwellings and garages and erection of 2no detached houses.
- Reference
- 11/00392/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Demolition And RebuildMar 2012Decision
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Versus other River View Terrace homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 3 River View Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,056
Street avg £2,662
Floor Area
287 m²
Street avg 149 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
Years Held
11 years
Street avg 10 years
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
233/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Riverview Park — bus stop.
Closest school
2.5 km
Christchurch Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Nearest schools
- Christchurch Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km
Nearest stops
- Riverview ParkBus stop87m
- Althorne Rail StationRailway station775m
- Railway StationBus stop778m
- Althorne Rail StationRailway station779m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime204 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 6UT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 3 River View Terrace is modelled from its 287 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 6UT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 3 River View Terrace. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 River View Terrace was lodged in November 2013 at band B and expired in November 2023, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 3 River View Terrace. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 21 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 6UT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 3 River View Terrace is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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