What type of property is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ last change hands?

4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ last sold for £170,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £56,000 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1995 and March 2013, 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ rose from £56,000 to £170,000, a change of £114,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1AJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

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

Where is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ located?

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

Is 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Hatchfields, CM3 1AJ is Hatchfields, 121m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.5km away.

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4 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Hatchfields

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

4 Hatchfields is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £336,000 sits 97.6% above the 2013 sale of £170,000. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Hatchfields, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Hatchfields has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2013Most recent
£170,000
-6.6%over 6 years
23 February 2007
£182,000
+225.0%over 11 years
20 June 1995
£56,000

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

EPC Rating for 4 Hatchfields runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,099

Street avg £3,173

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Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 93 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

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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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

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65 dB

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