What kind of home is 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF last change hands?

8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF last sold for £870,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF has a recorded floor area of 249 m² (2,680 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 3FF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF in?

8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF sits in Edney Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

Police records around 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF 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.

What schools are near 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

The closest primary school to 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF is Highwood Primary School (1.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Woodland Way, CM1 3FF is Nathan's Lane, 116m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Woodland Way, Edney Common, Chelmsford, CM1 3FF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

249 m²

2680 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Woodland Way

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

8 Woodland Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Edney Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3FF). It has a recorded floor area of 249 m² (around 2680 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 249 m² it's 23% larger than the typical home in the postcode (203 m² median across 18 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in August 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £1,070,000 is 23% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Aug 2015

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Woodland Way, Edney Common, Chelmsford, CM1 3FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Woodland Way 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.

Current estimate

£1,070,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£870,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 August 2015Most recent
£870,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 3FF: £1,395,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CM1 3FF

On the street

Versus other Woodland Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Woodland Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,494

Street avg £4,191

Strongly below

Floor Area

249 m²

Street avg 223 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly 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.

£990k

1 Green Close, Writtle

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1 Guys Farm, Writtle

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5 bed3 bath

£614k

1 Great Godfreys, Writtle

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4 bed3 bath

£1.1m

1 Edney Wood, Writtle

CM1 3WR

£542k

1 Firs Drive, Writtle

CM1 3EF

3 bed2 bath

£449k

1 Causeway Cottages, Highwood Road, Writtle

CM1 3PR

3 bed1 bath

£447k

1 Daws Close, Writtle

CM1 3PE

3 bed

£439k

1 East View, Writtle

CM1 3NL

3 bed1 bath

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

Nathan's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Highwood Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 3FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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