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22 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 22 Benedict Drive

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

22 Benedict Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chelmsford (CM1 2SD). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £485,000 is 16.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 17.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Corner plotYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate
Dec 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 December 2027

1 year remaining
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC E

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 22 Benedict Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 2SD

0decisions2extensions28documents12nearby
  1. Mar 2024
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Rear dormer, velux windows to front and single storey rear extension

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00049/CLOPUD
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

22 Benedict Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£485,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£415,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2018Most recent

    £415,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 2SD: £411,250 (2025–2017).

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.

22 Benedict Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,192

Street avg £3,914

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Benedict Drive

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.
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1 Cheviot Drive

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1 Cassino Road

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1 Auckland Close

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

Common questions

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