What type of property is 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ sell for?

20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ last sold for £365,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £158,000 in October 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2003 and December 2019, 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ rose from £158,000 to £365,000, a change of £207,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ located?

20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

Police records around 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (243m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.4km).

How well connected is 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is Hatchfields, 121m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.5km away.

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20 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Hatchfields

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

20 Hatchfields is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £427,000 is 17% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 79.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £365,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from May 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Hatchfields 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.

20 Hatchfields has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£365,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2019Most recent
£365,000
+76.3%over 7 years
23 February 2012
£207,000
+31.0%over 8 years
19 October 2003
£158,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1AJ: £350,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 1AJ

On the street

Versus other Hatchfields homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Hatchfields outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,967

Street avg £3,202

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 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.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hatchfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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