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1 Hillview, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4HU

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
113 m²
1216 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Hillview

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

1 Hillview is a detached house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4HU). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 68.1% above the 2014 sale of £295,000. At 113 m² it's 17.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 9 EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromF33toD67
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hillview, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hillview has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£295,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 July 2014Most recent

    £295,000

    +247.1%over 16 years

  2. 14 August 1997

    £85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4HU: £347,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Hillview homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hillview is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £3,413

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hillview

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£504k

1 Deerhurst Chase, Bicknacre

CM3 4XG

4 bed3 bath
£483k

1 Chase Cottages, Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow

CM3 4AU

2 bed
£481k

1 Ash Cottages, Lodge Road, Bicknacre

CM3 4HL

3 bed
£513k

1 Chamberlains Cottages, Sporehams Lane, Danbury

CM3 4AJ

£476k

1 Fairleads, Danbury

CM3 4PR

£475k

1 Danbury Vale, Danbury

CM3 4LA

3 bed
£461k

1 Dockwra Lane, Danbury

CM3 4RQ

3 bed1 bath
£460k

1 Brockenhurst Way, Bicknacre

CM3 4XN

3 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

Brewers Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre. 3 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 4HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 4HU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Hillview, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.