What type of property is 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4XL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL located?

18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL sits in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

Police records around 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

The closest primary school to 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (783m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Lyndhurst Drive, CM3 4XL is Brewers Arms, 100m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Lyndhurst Drive, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Lyndhurst Drive

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

18 Lyndhurst Drive is a semi-detached house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4XL). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) 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 May 2010. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Lyndhurst Drive, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Lyndhurst Drive 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.

18 Lyndhurst Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

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 4XL: £377,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 4XL

On the street

Versus other Lyndhurst Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Lyndhurst Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£214k

1 Baxters, Danbury

CM3 4UE

£199k

1 Alderbury Lea, Bicknacre

CM3 4XQ

1 bed

£279k

1 Belvedere Road, Danbury

CM3 4RD

2 bed1 bath

£317k

1 Ashleigh Cottages, Plumptre Lane, Danbury

CM3 4JL

£336k

1 Chartwell, High Pastures, Little Baddow

CM3 4TS

£352k

1 Belvedere Close, Danbury

CM3 4RG

2 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Clarkwood Cottages, Twitty Fee, Danbury

CM3 4PG

£439k

1 Eves Villas, Main Road, Bicknacre

CM3 4HN

3 bed

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

0.1 km

Brewers Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 4XL 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 4XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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