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Southwoods Farmhouse, Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PN

11 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
241 m²
2589 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About Southwoods Farmhouse

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

Southwoods Farmhouse is a detached house in Writtle, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 3PN). It has a recorded floor area of 241 m² (around 2589 sq ft) and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2009) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while floor efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from February 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 241 m² the property is well over the postcode median (139 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 11 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused, 9 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision.

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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.

Southwoods Farmhouse's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Feb 2019

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2009

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2009from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromE51toD67
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Southwoods Farmhouse, Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 applications on record at Southwoods Farmhouse, Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3PN

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  1. Oct 2007
    Heritage
    Outcome in report

    06/01606/FUL and 06/01608/LBC discharge of condition 2 (Reclaimed orange bricks for main barn repairs and new plinth to granary).

    Reference
    07/08087/ADFUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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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.

Southwoods Farmhouse has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,088,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3PN: £1,175,000 (2019–2009).

On the street

Versus other Margaretting Road homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Southwoods Farmhouse stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 37 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

241 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 12.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Southwoods Farmhouse

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

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£523k

1 Chancery Place, Writtle

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1 Gable Cottages, Margaretting Road, Writtle

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2 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

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

1.5 km

Woodview — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Writtle Infant School. 5 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 3PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 3PN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 3PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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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