What type of property is 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP last change hands?

1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP last sold for £128,000 in June 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5FP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP 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 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP located?

1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

Police records around 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP 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 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

The closest primary school to 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP is Collingwood Primary School (185m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (478m).

What is the nearest station to 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Benbow Drive, CM3 5FP is Asda Store, 283m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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1 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Benbow Drive

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

1 Benbow Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5FP). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in June 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 76.6% above the 2010 sale of £128,000. At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Benbow Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Benbow Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 June 2010Most recent
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5FP: £380,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in CM3 5FP

On the street

Versus other Benbow Drive homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 1 Benbow Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,246

Street avg £2,366

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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£513k

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4 bed2 bath

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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

0.3 km

Asda Store — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Collingwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 5FP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5FP

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

Common questions

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