What type of property is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU last sold for £300,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £290,000 in November 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

Across 3 sales between November 2003 and October 2012, 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU rose from £290,000 to £300,000, a change of £10,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

The current EPC rating for 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM2 6WU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU located?

16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU sits in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

The closest primary school to 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU is Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford (626m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Boswells School (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU?

The closest bus stop to 16 Abell Way, CM2 6WU is Barlows Reach, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Abell Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6WU

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Abell Way

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

16 Abell Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Springfield, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM2 6WU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Today's modelled estimate of £545,000 sits 81.7% above the 2012 sale of £300,000. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from May 2012

Low Energy Lighting

40%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Abell Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6WU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Abell Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

16 Abell Way saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£545,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£300,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2012Most recent
£300,000
-23.1%over 5 years
13 August 2007
£390,000
+34.5%over 3 years
28 November 2003
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM2 6WU: £490,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM2 6WU

On the street

Versus other Abell Way homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Abell Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,586

Street avg £3,970

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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.

£607k

1 Allen Way, Springfield

CM2 6GF

4 bed

£472k

1 Aldridge Close

CM2 6QG

4 bed1 bath

£687k

1 Ashton Place

CM2 6ST

4 bed3 bath

£705k

1 Albra Mead

CM2 6YG

4 bed2 bath

£475k

1 Byron View

CM2 6ZN

3 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Cartwright Walk

CM2 6UJ

3 bed

£761k

1 Chancellor Avenue, Springfield

CM2 6WS

5 bed3 bath

£767k

1 Belgrave Place

CM2 6FR

5 bed3 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.

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Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barlows Reach — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM2 6WU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM2 6WU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.5dB

Low

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65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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