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23 Patching Hall Lane

CM1 4BT

CHELMSFORD

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM1 4BT. The property offers 144m² (1550 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £874, comprising £691 for heating, £84 for hot water, and £99 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2025 for £675,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 23 Patching Hall Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this CHELMSFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £874 are approximately £926 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 144m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property74
Average63
+17% better
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vs CM1

This property74
Average64
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £182/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Jul 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

23 Patching Hall Lane

CM1 4BT

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

144.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

141 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Jul 2022

marketed sale

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM1 postcode district contains over 24600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CHELMSFORD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£675,000

26 March 2025

Type: Semi-Detached

+£323,500(+92.0%)

vs previous sale

£351,500

19 December 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 92.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£691.0/yr

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Hot Water

£84.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£99.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayCM1 4BS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Pius X Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCM1 4HY
?Not yet rated

Parkwood Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM1 2DX

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Kings Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM1 2BB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayCM1 1RW
?Not yet rated

Maltese Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM1 2PA

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayCM1 3SX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Outstanding

Broomfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCM1 7DN

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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