What type of property is 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY last change hands?

3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY last sold for £470,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £280,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and January 2023, 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY rose from £280,000 to £470,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY located?

3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY sits in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

Police records around 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

The closest primary school to 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY is Writtle Infant School (495m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Writtle College Limited (775m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chancery Place, CM1 3DY is Prestons Garage, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Chancery Place, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chancery Place

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

3 Chancery Place is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3DY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£532/sq ft) was about 62.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £470,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chancery Place, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chancery Place has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

3 Chancery Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£473,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£470,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2023Most recent
£470,000
+67.9%over 13 years
14 December 2009
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3DY: £435,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in CM1 3DY

On the street

Versus other Chancery Place homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£5,732

Street avg £3,877

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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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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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Prestons Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Writtle Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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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 3DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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