What type of property is Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP is a detached house.

When did Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP last change hands?

Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP last sold for £1,225,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £550,000 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and October 2016, Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP rose from £550,000 to £1,225,000, a change of £675,000. That works out to roughly +11.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP have?

The current EPC rating for Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP has a recorded floor area of 296 m² (3,186 sq ft). That makes it about 99% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 1DP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP heated?

The latest EPC at Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP 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 Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP located?

Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP sits in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

Is Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP in a safe area?

Police records around Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP 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 Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

The closest primary school to Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP is Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (339m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chelmer Valley High School (2.3km).

How well connected is Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP?

The closest bus stop to Berrymead, South Street, CM3 1DP is Memorial, 491m away. The nearest bus option is Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride, 2.8km away.

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Berrymead, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DP

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

296 m²

3186 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Berrymead

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

Berrymead is a detached house in Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 1DP). It has a recorded floor area of 296 m² (around 3186 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 296 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,379,000 is 12.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

Berrymead's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Berrymead, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at Berrymead, South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1DP

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Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2008
ExtensionOther
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing attached garage and side extension and erection of two storey and single storey rear and side extensions and detached garage.
Reference
08/01511/FUL
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DemolitionSept 2013Non-material amendment to planning permission reference 11/01570/FUL (Demolition of existing attached garage & car port. Erection of single storey side & single storey rear extension. Raising the roof & alterations to the roof. Part single/part two storey side extension & detached garage/studio) Omission of flat leaded roof to front dormer, and its replacement with a pitched roof. Extend height of existing brick chimney by 750mm approx.Decision
TreesMay 2013Decision

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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 Berrymead was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£1,225,000

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2016Most recent
£1,225,000
+122.7%over 7 years
14 May 2009
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 1DP: £567,500 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in CM3 1DP

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Berrymead stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,139

Street avg £4,639

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Floor Area

296 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.5 km

Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 1DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 1DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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Common questions

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