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About 3 Chestnut Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Chestnut Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hornchurch (RM12 5SX). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 4.1% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £473,000 sits 75.2% above the 2013 sale of £269,995. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 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
- Bedrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Parkingoff_street
Building
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.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2023
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Chestnut Close, Hornchurch, RM12 5SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- Jun 2022Loft ConversionOutlinePending
Certificate of Lawfulness for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer, front roof lights, and conversion of roof from hip to gable end
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
3 Chestnut Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£473,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 3 years.
Last sold (2013)
£269,995
Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Chestnut Close homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 3 Chestnut Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,139
Street avg £4,121
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 99 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hornchurch district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
8/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Abbs Cross Academy — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM12 5SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 64 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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