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

2 planning records

Estimated value

£712,000

  • Since the 2010 sale (£422,500)+69%
  • Against CM3 5GW's recent median (£445,000)+60%

Newest record on this page: June 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£712,000

  • Against its 2010 sale (£422,500)+69%
  • Against CM3 5GW's recent median (£445,000)+60%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Brace Walk is modelled from its 157 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5GW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    157 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2021

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2010

  • Recent sales in CM3 5GW

    5 sales, median £445,000 (2023–2009)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: June 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 19 April 2010Most recent

    £422,500

    +4.1%over 3 years

  2. 10 July 2006

    £406,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Brace Walk, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble

Building

  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
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

4 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

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

0decisions1extensions2nearby
  1. 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.

    Reference
    11/00110/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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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

Above
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.

Nearest schools

  • Collingwood Primary SchoolPrimary780m
  • Riverside Primary SchoolPrimary895m
  • Elmwood Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
  • Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Broughton RoadBus stop304m
  • Hallowell DownBus stop466m
  • Collingwood RoadBus stop560m
  • Gandalfs RideBus stop730m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,203 reports43%
  • Anti-social Behaviour256 reports9%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson214 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime204 reports7%

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 5GW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM3 5GW

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Brace Walk is modelled from its 157 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5GW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Brace Walk. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Brace Walk was lodged in November 2021 at band D and is valid until November 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 8 Brace Walk. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 5GW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Brace Walk is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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