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28 Lyndhurst Drive, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XL

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 28 Lyndhurst Drive

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

28 Lyndhurst Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4XL). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very 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 A (score 94), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 15.3% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£483/sq ft) was about 110.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2022 for £192,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

28 Lyndhurst Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD64toE46
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Jul 2020
EPC improved fromE46toD63
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Lyndhurst Drive, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£192,500

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 September 2022Most recent

    £192,500

    +60.4%over 9 years
  2. 19 September 2012

    £120,000

    +16.5%over 7 years
  3. 17 April 2005

    £103,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4XL: £377,000 (2025–2021).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 28 Lyndhurst Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,203

Street avg £4,025

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Lyndhurst Drive

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

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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
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.

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.

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 4XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 4XL

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 28 Lyndhurst Drive, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.