What type of property is Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW is a detached house.

When did Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW last change hands?

Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW last sold for £350,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and February 2022, Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW rose from £240,000 to £350,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

The current EPC rating for Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW heated?

The latest EPC at Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW located?

Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW sits in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW in a safe area?

Police records around Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW 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.

Which schools serve Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

The closest primary school to Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW?

The closest bus stop to Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, CM3 4LW is Peartree Lane, 1.3km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4LW

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Little Birchwood

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

Little Birchwood is a detached house in Danbury, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 is 21.7% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£500/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2022 for £350,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD59toG10

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromG10toD55

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Little Birchwood, Hyde Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4LW

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Sept 2012
Garage ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
Previous garage to Birchwood Cottage converted and used as a separate dwelling known as Little Birchwood together with parcel of land indicated by red line on accompanying drawing
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
12/01211/CLEUD
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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 in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2022Most recent
£350,000
+45.8%over 5 years
24 March 2016
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4LW: £475,000 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in CM3 4LW

On the street

Versus other Hyde Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Little Birchwood is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,385

Street avg £4,865

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

On par

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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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Peartree Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 4LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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