What type of property is 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW last change hands?

8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW last sold for £422,500 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £406,000 in July 2006, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and April 2010, 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW rose from £406,000 to £422,500, a change of £16,500. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW located?

8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

Police records around 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW 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 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

The closest primary school to 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW is Collingwood Primary School (780m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brace Walk, CM3 5GW is Broughton Road, 304m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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8 Brace Walk, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GW

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Brace Walk

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

8 Brace Walk is a five-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5GW). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in April 2010. Across 2006–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £712,000 sits 68.5% above the 2010 sale of £422,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 30% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from May 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brace Walk, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Brace Walk, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GW

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Mar 2011
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey rear extension with balcony over and first floor front extension with new canopy roof to front/side.
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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.

8 Brace Walk valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£712,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£422,500

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2010Most recent
£422,500
+4.1%over 3 years
10 July 2006
£406,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5GW: £445,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in CM3 5GW

On the street

Versus other Brace Walk homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Brace Walk runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,691

Street avg £3,173

On par

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 168 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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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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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

Broughton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 5GW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5GW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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