What kind of home is 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER last change hands?

1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER last sold for £170,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 2ER. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER in?

1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER sits in Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

Police records around 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER 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.

What schools are near 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

The closest primary school to 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER is Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School (525m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Bennett Way, CM3 2ER is Station Road, 211m away. The nearest rail option is Hatfield Peverel Rail Station, 683m away.

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1a, Bennett Way, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 2ER). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 64.7% above the 2008 sale of £170,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 24.6% below the postcode norm. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Bennett Way, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 February 2008Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 2ER: £275,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CM3 2ER

On the street

Versus other Bennett Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,696

Street avg £6,177

Strongly below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£308k

1 Bennett Way, Hatfield Peverel

CM3 2ER

1 bed

£400k

1 Berewood Terrace, Nounsley Road, Hatfield Peverel

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2 bed

£343k

1 Co Operative Villas, The Green, Hatfield Peverel

CM3 2JF

3 bed

£371k

1 Arthy Close, Hatfield Peverel

CM3 2HA

3 bed2 bath

£389k

1 Bury Lane, Hatfield Peverel

CM3 2DJ

3 bed2 bath

£446k

1 Cardfields Cottages, Cardfields Lane, Hatfield Peverel

CM3 2NR

3 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Bramley Cottages, Hull Lane, Terling

CM3 2QA

£276k

1 Coronation Cottages, Owls Hill, Terling

CM3 2PW

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Station Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 2ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 2ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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