What type of property is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

40 The Grove, CM3 4XB is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB sell for?

40 The Grove, CM3 4XB last sold for £390,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £69,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 30 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and November 2024, 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB rose from £69,000 to £390,000, a change of £321,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB have?

The current EPC rating for 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

40 The Grove, CM3 4XB has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4XB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB heated?

The latest EPC at 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

40 The Grove, CM3 4XB is in council tax band D.

Where is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB located?

40 The Grove, CM3 4XB sits in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB in a safe area?

Police records around 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB 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 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

The closest primary school to 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (701m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB?

The closest bus stop to 40 The Grove, CM3 4XB is Brewers Arms, 175m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 The Grove, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 The Grove

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

40 The Grove is a three-bedroom detached house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4XB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£416/sq ft) was about 98.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £390,000 in November 2024.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2012

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 The Grove, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 40 The Grove is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 40 The Grove, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XB

0decisions3documents

Mar 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T40 - Oak in rear garden - pollard the Oak to the crown break and the removal of all branches to leave a clear stem (TPO/1985/057)
Reference
08/05029/TPO
Full record in report
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Tree WorksJan 2014Decision

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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.

40 The Grove has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£422,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2024Most recent
£390,000
+465.2%over 29 years
28 February 1995
£69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4XB: £399,995 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 40 The Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,483

Street avg £2,940

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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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1 Chase Cottages, Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Brewers Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 4XB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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