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5 River View Terrace, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UT

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Estimated value

£554,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£425,000)+30%
  • Against CM3 6UT's recent median (£250,000)+122%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£554,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£425,000)+30%
  • Against CM3 6UT's recent median (£250,000)+122%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 River View Terrace is modelled from its 118 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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

    118 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in CM3 6UT

    5 sales, median £250,000 (2020–2011)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2020Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 River View Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2016Most recent

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 6UT: £250,000 (2020–2011).

Risks

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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Overview

About 5 River View Terrace

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

5 River View Terrace is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Althorne, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 6UT). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £554,000 is 30.4% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 416.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Apr 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
47%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 River View Terrace, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 River View Terrace has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

On the street

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.

On price per m², 5 River View Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,602

Street avg £2,147

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 173 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Below
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

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.

Noise

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 road noise heatmap for CM3 6UT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 6UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£432k

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£385k

1 Blenheim Gardens, Mayland

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£380k

1 Bramley Way, Mayland

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£370k

1 Bay Cottages, The Street, Stow Maries

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£345k

1 Austral Way, Althorne

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 River View Terrace is modelled from its 118 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 5 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 5 River View Terrace was lodged in July 2026 at band D and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 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
5 River View Terrace is in council tax band D. 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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