What kind of home is 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The current EPC rating for 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP use?

The latest EPC at 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP 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.

Which area is 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP in?

15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP 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.

What schools are near 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest primary school to 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF (246m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (335m).

What transport links are near 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is Leighlands Road, 93m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 902m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Akenfield Close

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

15 Akenfield Close is a semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 27 m² this is the 4th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–79 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (71 versus a worst of 34). The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this 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.

15 Akenfield Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 November 2032

6 years remaining

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Akenfield 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.

15 Akenfield Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in CM3 5XP

On the street

Versus other Akenfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Akenfield Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 28 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

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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.

£207k

1 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers

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2 bed

£306k

1 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5GY

2 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5XY

3 bed1 bath

£334k

1 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5XP

£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

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.

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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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