What type of property is 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last change hands?

18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last sold for £130,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £23,500 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

Across 6 sales between November 1997 and May 2023, 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP rose from £23,500 to £130,000, a change of £106,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The current EPC rating for 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (269 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5XP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

18 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.

Where is 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP located?

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

What is crime like near 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

Police records around 18 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.

Which schools serve 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP

Extendable6 sales on record

Estimated value

£134,000

Since the 2023 sale (£130,000)+3%
Against CM3 5XP's recent median (£115,000)+17%

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

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Property type

Detached

Floor 03

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

25 m²

269 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£134,000

Against its 2023 sale (£130,000)+3%
Against CM3 5XP's recent median (£115,000)+17%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 18 Akenfield Close is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales 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
25 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023
Sales of this home
6 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in CM3 5XP
5 sales, median £115,000 (2025–2024)

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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.

18 Akenfield Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Sales timeline

18 May 2023Most recent
£130,000
+16.9%over 5 years
24 July 2017
£111,250
+26.4%over 9 years
26 March 2008
£88,000
+39.7%over 4 years
15 September 2003
£63,000
+168.1%over 3 years
27 October 1999
£23,500
28 November 1997
£23,500

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

Nearby sales in CM3 5XP

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 18 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

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Overview

About 18 Akenfield Close

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

18 Akenfield Close is a one-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 25 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (25–79 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 29 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£483/sq ft) was about 105% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold May 2023 for £130,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from May 2012

EPC improved fromD57toE50

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

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.

On price per m², 18 Akenfield Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,200

Street avg £2,892

Strongly above

Floor Area

25 m²

Street avg 28 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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.

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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%

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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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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 18 Akenfield Close is modelled from its 25 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales 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. 6 sales are recorded for 18 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 18 Akenfield Close was lodged in February 2023 at band E and is valid until February 2033. 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 18 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: 18 Akenfield Close 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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