What kind of home is 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY is a detached house.

What did 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY sell for?

1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY last sold for £485,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in July 2006, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and July 2012, 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY fell from £500,000 to £485,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (2,135 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 4XY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY in?

1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY sits in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY 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.

What schools are near 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

The closest primary school to 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (344m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Priors Field, CM3 4XY is Barbrook Way, 301m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Priors Field, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XY

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

198 m²

2135 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Priors Field

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

1 Priors Field is a detached house in Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 4XY). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2135 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012). Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 is 46.2% above the 2012 sale price.

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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.

1 Priors Field sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Apr 2019

Current Certificate

Apr 2009

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 April 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Priors Field, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Priors Field has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£485,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2012Most recent
£485,000
-3.0%over 6 years
26 July 2006
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 4XY: £715,000 (2026–2010).

Nearby sales in CM3 4XY

On the street

Versus other Priors Field homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Priors Field is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,445

Street avg £4,163

Strongly below

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 193 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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

0.3 km

Barbrook Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 4XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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