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12 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 12 Benedict Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Benedict Drive is a semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2SD). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Benedict Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Benedict Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2SD: £412,500 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Benedict Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Benedict Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Benedict Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£420k

1 Beeches Road

CM1 2RS

£425k

1 Benedict Drive

CM1 2SD

£428k

1 Cliveden Close

CM1 2NP

3 bed1 bath
£386k

1 Ashford Road

CM1 2ST

3 bed
£438k

1 Beeches Crescent

CM1 2FU

£442k

1 Cherwell Drive

CM1 2JJ

£463k

1 Admirals Walk

CM1 2XS

£354k

1 Ashtree Close

CM1 2RR

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.
Full Chelmsford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

420/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nabbott Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Westlands Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 2SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 2SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 2SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.