When did 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last change hands?

21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last sold for £80,000 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £33,995 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2001 and April 2007, 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP rose from £33,995 to £80,000, a change of £46,005. That works out to roughly +14.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The current EPC rating for 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

21 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 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP located?

21 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 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

Police records around 21 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 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest primary school to 21 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).

How well connected is 21 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest bus stop to 21 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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21 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Akenfield Close

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

21 Akenfield Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5XP). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 28 m² this is the 10th 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. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in April 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 is 48.8% above the 2007 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Akenfield Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£80,000

Growth on file: 14.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2007Most recent
£80,000
+92.8%over 5 years
27 March 2002
£41,500
+22.1%over 1 year
9 February 2001
£33,995

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.

On co₂ emissions, 21 Akenfield Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £2,999

Below

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 28 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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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.

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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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