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1 Elm Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HD

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Elm Way

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

1 Elm Way is a semi-detached house in Boreham, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 3HD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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.

1 Elm Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE49toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Elm Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Elm Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HD

0decisions1extensions9documents
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 4m, for which the maximum height would be 2.69m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.08m.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00097/HHPA
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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.

1 Elm Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 3HD: £337,500 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Elm Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Elm Way outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Elm Way

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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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

Elm Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 3HD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 3HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.6dB

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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