Stump Cross, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, CM1 4SU
UPRN:200004714816Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (43)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T04:00:03.031754+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-06T18:02:46.448725+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 refresh
HP Score
59
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£876,000
£833k - £920kHigh
Estimate
£876k
Range
£833k – £920k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,900
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,900
Yield
3.97%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Stump Cross earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 51/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (9/100). 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)Defra 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
59
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
51
Investment Score
51/ 100
Moderate
19
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
9
Walkability
9/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 36
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£876,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,900
Gross Yield3.97%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseBelow 40 dB
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
1CM1 4SU
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/01209/FULThe construction of temporary bellmouth accesses (TB-B098 and TB-B099) located on Chignal Road with associated; vegetation clearance, drainage, temporary fencing (with gate), utility works, and a proposed scheme for landscape re-instatement following removal of the temporary works.
- Pending26/00749/FULDemolition of existing structures and construction of 3 new self-build/custom-build bungalows with associated access, parking and landscaping.
- Approved26/00568/FULSingle storey front extension, single storey side extension. Single storey annex. Alterations to fenestration.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership50%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
2 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density48 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 59%65+ 22%
Schools Nearby
- Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School1.2 miGood
- Chelmer Valley High School1.3 miGood
- Broomfield Primary School1.5 miGood
- The Bridge Columbus1.6 mi
Inspected as Lift Columbus (URN 138122) on 20 May 2025
1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 1 Woodhall Farm Cottage-£275k-
- 2 Woodhall Farm Cottage-£445k-
- Woodhall House-£800k-
- Woodside-£725k-