What type of property is 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

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

What was the last sold price for 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY last sold for £127,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £40,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 2001 and August 2025, 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY rose from £40,000 to £127,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (355 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5GY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

Police records around 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY 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 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

The closest primary school to 20 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 transport links are near 20 Berry Vale, CM3 5GY?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GY

5 sales on record

Estimated value

£126,000

Since the 2025 sale (£127,000)-1%
Against CM3 5GY's recent median (£270,000)-53%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

33 m²

355 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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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

£126,000

Against its 2025 sale (£127,000)-1%
Against CM3 5GY's recent median (£270,000)-53%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Berry Vale is modelled from its 33 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5GY. 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
33 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2019
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in CM3 5GY
5 sales, median £270,000 (2026–2022)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20 Berry Vale has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Sales timeline

28 August 2025Most recent
£127,000
+69.3%over 19 years
25 November 2005
£75,000
-6.3%over 9 months
14 February 2005
£80,000
+14.3%over 1 year
31 October 2003
£70,000
+75.0%over 1 year
23 November 2001
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5GY: £270,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in CM3 5GY

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GY. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 20 Berry Vale

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

20 Berry Vale is a semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5GY). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the 6th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–172 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £127,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 89.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF36toC70

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

On the street

Versus other Berry Vale homes

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

On years held, 20 Berry Vale runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,848

Street avg £2,288

Strongly above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 31 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly 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

0.2 km

Hallowell Down — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Collingwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Collingwood Primary SchoolPrimary327m
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersPrimary555m
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWFPrimary587m
William de Ferrers SchoolSecondary624m

Nearest stops

Hallowell DownBus stop168m
Broughton RoadBus stop225m
Collingwood RoadBus stop298m
Asda StoreBus stop433m

Most reported crime locally

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

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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 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

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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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Method

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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 20 Berry Vale is modelled from its 33 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5GY. 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. 5 sales are recorded for 20 Berry Vale. 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 20 Berry Vale was lodged in April 2019 at band C and is valid until April 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Berry Vale. 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 5GY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 20 Berry Vale is in council tax band A. 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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