What kind of home is 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ last change hands?

3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ last sold for £200,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 7EZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ in?

3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ sits in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ 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 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is Broomfield Primary School (845m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (233m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Church Avenue, CM1 7EZ is Court Road, 132m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 1.5km away.

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3 Church Avenue, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Church Avenue

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

3 Church Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM1 7EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 82 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (67 m² median across 60 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £296,000 is 48% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Church Avenue, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Church Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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 Church Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 July 2016Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 7EZ: £225,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM1 7EZ

On the street

Versus other Church Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 60 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Church Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,439

Street avg £3,347

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Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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.

£297k

1 Broomhall Road

CM1 7HB

£297k

1 Dame Elizabeth Court, Puddings Wood Lane, Broomfield

CM1 7WE

£286k

1 Clobbs Yard, Broomfield

CM1 7AB

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Constable House, Admiral Mews

CM1 7FZ

£325k

1 Blackwater Close

CM1 7QJ

£332k

1 Beech House, Woodhouse Lane, Broomfield

CM1 7TA

£262k

1 Broomhall Close

CM1 7HD

£260k

1 Days Close, Broomfield

CM1 7AP

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

Court Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chelmer Valley High School. 15 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 7EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 7EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Church Avenue, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.