Skip to content
UK Property Looker

1 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP

Estimated value

£334,000

  • Since the 1996 sale (£52,500)+536%
  • Against CM3 5XP's recent median (£115,000)+190%

Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
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

£334,000

  • Against its 1996 sale (£52,500)+536%
  • Against CM3 5XP's recent median (£115,000)+190%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Akenfield Close is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5XP. 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

    67 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2012

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 1996

  • Recent sales in CM3 5XP

    5 sales, median £115,000 (2025–2024)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull 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.

1 Akenfield Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 1996Most recent

    £52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5XP: £115,000 (2025–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP. 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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 1 Akenfield Close

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

1 Akenfield Close is a detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since August 1996 — that's 30 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (28 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 sits 536.2% above the 1996 sale of £52,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£73/sq ft) was about 69.3% below the postcode norm.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Akenfield Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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 21 Nov 2022

Current Certificate
Nov 2012

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 November 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Akenfield Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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 Akenfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Akenfield Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£784

Street avg £4,468

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

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

Leighlands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWFPrimary246m
  • Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersPrimary270m
  • Elmwood Primary SchoolPrimary274m
  • William de Ferrers SchoolSecondary335m

Nearest stops

  • Leighlands RoadBus stop93m
  • Asda StoreBus stop244m
  • Victoria RoadBus stop327m
  • Albert RoadBus stop328m

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£320k

1 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5XY

3 bed1 bath
£306k

1 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5GY

2 bed1 bath
£396k

1 Bushey Close, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5LF

3 bed1 bath
£400k

1 Bridgend Close, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5PD

£420k

1 Bridge Cottages, Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5QX

5 bed
£438k

1 Abbotsleigh Road, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5SR

4 bed2 bath
£458k

1 Becket Way, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5YS

£474k

1 Arwen Grove, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5ZJ

4 bed1 bath

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

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 1 Akenfield Close is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CM3 5XP. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Akenfield Close. 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 1 Akenfield Close was lodged in November 2012 at band D and expired in November 2022, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Akenfield Close. 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 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CM3 5XP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Akenfield Close is in council tax band D. 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.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring