What type of property is 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY last change hands?

2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY last sold for £89,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY located?

2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY 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 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

The closest primary school to 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is Collingwood Primary School (327m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (624m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is Hallowell Down, 168m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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2 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Berry Vale

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

2 Berry Vale is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5GY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in August 2001. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 228.1% above the 2001 sale of £89,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£148/sq ft) was about 24.3% below the postcode norm. 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
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Dec 2022

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

Nov 2015from May 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%31%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2022from Nov 2015

Low Energy Lighting

31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Berry Vale 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.

2 Berry Vale's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£89,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 August 2001Most recent
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5GY: £230,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 5GY

On the street

Versus other Berry Vale homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Berry Vale runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,589

Street avg £2,905

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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.

£323k

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2 bed

£312k

1 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers

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3 bed1 bath

£412k

1 Bushey Close, South Woodham Ferrers

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3 bed1 bath

£432k

1 Abbotsleigh Road, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5SR

4 bed2 bath

£461k

1 Arwen Grove, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5ZJ

4 bed1 bath

£505k

1 Bressingham Gardens, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5RF

4 bed2 bath

£513k

1 Brent Avenue, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5SE

4 bed2 bath

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

0.2 km

Hallowell Down — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5GY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

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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