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8 Butterfield Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BP

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Butterfield Road

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

8 Butterfield Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3BP). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 58.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £414,500 in March 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Butterfield Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Butterfield Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3BP

0decisions1extensions
  1. Jun 2010
    Conservatory
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Single storey front/side extension and rear conservatory.

    Extension
    Reference
    10/00578/FUL
    Full record in report

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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.

Price for 8 Butterfield Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£432,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£414,500

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 March 2024Most recent

    £414,500

    +89.3%over 14 years

  2. 2 November 2009

    £219,000

    +21.7%over 4 years

  3. 29 June 2005

    £180,000

    +119.5%over 6 years

  4. 16 August 1998

    £82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 3BP: £311,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Butterfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Butterfield Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,555

Street avg £3,467

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Butterfield Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£720k

1 Bulls Lodge Farm Cottages, Generals Lane, Boreham

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£259k

1 Church Court, Church Road, Boreham

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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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Butterfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Boreham Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 3BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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