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2 Helston Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6JE

UPRN:100090403602Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:11:42.916773+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T17:07:44.673812+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 refresh
2 Helston Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6JE

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£693,000
£658k - £727kHigh
Estimate
£693k
Range
£658k – £727k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
3.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Helston Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (61/100). 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.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
61/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£693,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield3.98%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£348,000 (2013-07-26)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM1 6JE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01381/CLOPUD
    Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small-scale children's home (Class C2).
    Pending
  • 26/01232/FUL
    Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension. Partial conversion of existing garage and alterations to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 26/05184/TPO
    T2 Oak (marked T1) - Remove deadwood. T1 oak (marked T2) -Cut back from building by 1m back to previous pruning points, crown list over car park by 1m, clear around lights in car park by 0.5 metres and remove dead wood. Reason: Overhanging the public footpath and encroaching on the Springfield Parish Centre roof and causing drainage issues.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-07-26
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density3,528 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 55%65+ 29%

Schools Nearby

  • The Boswells School
    0.0 mi
    Good
  • Perryfields Junior School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • The Tyrrells School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Perryfields Infant School
    0.2 mi
    Good

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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