What type of property is 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ last change hands?

31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ last sold for £400,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in December 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2011 and March 2025, 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ rose from £200,000 to £400,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ records oil: heating oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

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

Where is 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ located?

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

Is 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 31 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).

What is the nearest station to 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is Hatchfields, 121m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.5km away.

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31 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C71

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

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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

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
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ExtensionMar 2026Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£417,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£400,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£400,000
+100.0%over 13 years
16 December 2011
£200,000

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

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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

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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

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.

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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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Common questions

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