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23 Cowlin Mead, Chelmsford, CM1 4FJ

UPRN:10013270786Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:07.947092+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:27:43.388770+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T00:03:20.798021+00:00)
23 Cowlin Mead, Chelmsford, CM1 4FJ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£311,000
£279k - £342kMedium
Estimate
£311k
Range
£279k – £342k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
4.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

23 Cowlin Mead earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 58/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (45/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
58/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
74/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
45/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£311,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield4.05%
1y Growth+15.4%
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£232,500 (2014-12-19)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CM1 4FJ
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
  • 26/05248/TPO
    T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment
    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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-12-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density-
Owner Occupied60%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 63%65+ 16%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Bridge Columbus
    0.4 mi

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

  • Broomfield Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • St Pius X Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi

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

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

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Comparables

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