What type of property is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB last sold for £427,500 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,995 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and May 2023, 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB rose from £159,995 to £427,500, a change of £267,505. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5UB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB is in council tax band D.

Where is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB located?

16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB 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 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

The closest primary school to 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB is Woodville Primary School (241m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (906m).

What is the nearest station to 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Barton Close, CM3 5UB is Mitchell Way, 127m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 539m away.

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16 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5UB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Barton Close

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

16 Barton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5UB). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 112.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £427,500.

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
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 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Barton Close 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.

16 Barton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£427,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2023Most recent
£427,500
+167.2%over 21 years
29 May 2002
£159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5UB: £375,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in CM3 5UB

On the street

Versus other Barton Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Barton Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,698

Street avg £2,993

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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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

233/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mitchell Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Woodville Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 5UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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