What kind of home is 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last change hands?

8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP last sold for £336,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and January 2024, 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP rose from £155,000 to £336,000, a change of £181,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 139% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5XP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP use?

The latest EPC at 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP in?

8 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 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

Police records around 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Akenfield Close, CM3 5XP?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Akenfield Close

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

8 Akenfield Close is a three-bedroom 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 (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

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. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 is 11.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£466/sq ft) was about 99% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £336,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2009

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Latest sale on 8 Akenfield Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£375,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£336,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2024Most recent
£336,000
+116.8%over 21 years
2 December 2002
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5XP: £115,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CM3 5XP

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.

On price per m², 8 Akenfield Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,015

Street avg £2,880

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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.

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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

1/mo

Steady 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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FAQ

Common questions

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