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1 Darrell Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4EL

UPRN:100090396554Detached House6 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T06:09:23.992199+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:13:04.473931+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
1 Darrell Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4EL

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£627,000
£596k - £659kHigh
Estimate
£627k
Range
£596k – £659k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,100
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,100
Yield
4.02%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Darrell Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (56/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£627,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,100
Gross Yield4.02%
1y Growth-16.2%
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£440,000 (2020-10-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM1 4EL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01414/CLOPUD
    Proposed conversion of carport into habitable space. Replacement of the existing conservatory with single storey side extension, with internal alterations, and changes to fenestration
    Pending
  • 26/01443/FUL
    Proposed single-storey rear extension, alterations to the existing garage roof to form a pitched roof, extension of the existing rear roof to create a covered canopy, and alterations to the front bay window, including roof modifications and boxing in beneath the window.
    Pending
  • 26/00035/HHPA
    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.5m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-10-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density-
Owner Occupied91%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 56%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Bridge Columbus
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Lift Columbus (URN 138122) on 20 May 2025

  • St Pius X Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as St Pius X Catholic Primary School (URN 115192) on 11 Oct 2016

  • Tanglewood Nursery School
    0.6 mi
    -

6 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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