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31 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ

2 planning records

Estimated value

£417,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£400,000)+4%
  • Against CM3 1AJ's recent median (£345,000)+21%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£417,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£400,000)+4%
  • Against CM3 1AJ's recent median (£345,000)+21%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 31 Hatchfields is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    90 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in CM3 1AJ

    5 sales, median £345,000 (2024–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 31 Hatchfields was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 March 2025Most recent

    £400,000

    +100.0%over 13 years

  2. 16 December 2011

    £200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1AJ: £345,000 (2024–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 31 Hatchfields

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

31 Hatchfields is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2023. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on oil: heating oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £400,000 — fresh data. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 106.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

31 Hatchfields ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2023
Main Fuel
GasOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 31 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ

2 live now
0decisions2extensions12documents1nearby
  1. Dec 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Raising of the roof. Removal of chimney. Three storey rear/side extension. Alteration to fenestration.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    25/01473/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Hatchfields homes

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

Price per m² for 31 Hatchfields runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £3,017

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 11 years

Strongly below
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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Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

233/mo

Rising 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.

Nearest schools

  • Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary243m
  • Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
  • Chelmer Valley High SchoolSecondary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • HatchfieldsBus stop121m
  • MemorialBus stop213m
  • Crowbush HouseBus stop405m
  • The WindmillBus stop418m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
  • Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime204 reports7%

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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 CM3 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 1AJ

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Hatchfields is modelled from its 90 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 1AJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 31 Hatchfields. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Hatchfields was lodged in February 2026 at band C and is valid until February 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 31 Hatchfields. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 26 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 1AJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
31 Hatchfields is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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