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5 Algars Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5SH

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Algars Way

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

5 Algars Way is a four-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5SH). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 is 22.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £377,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Summer houseYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Algars Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Algars Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5SH

0decisions9documents2nearby
  1. Apr 2020
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    To re-position the 1.8 metre garden fence to incorporate some of our plot of land to the side of the property

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00356/FUL
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£377,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2019Most recent

    £377,500

    +3.4%over 2 years

  2. 25 November 2016

    £365,000

    +278.2%over 17 years

  3. 12 April 1999

    £96,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5SH: £198,000 (2015–1997).

Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Mitchell Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Elmwood Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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