What type of property is 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY last sold for £167,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

The current EPC rating for 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY located?

18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

Police records around 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY 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 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

The closest primary school to 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY is Collingwood Primary School (105m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (532m).

What transport links are near 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY?

The closest bus stop to 18 Blake Court, CM3 5XY is Collingwood Road, 222m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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18 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Blake Court

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

18 Blake Court is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5XY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 90.4% above the 2007 sale of £167,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blake Court 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£167,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 September 2007Most recent
£167,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5XY: £305,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CM3 5XY

On the street

Versus other Blake Court homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Blake Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,493

Street avg £3,825

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£320k

1 Blake Court, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5XY

3 bed1 bath

£396k

1 Bushey Close, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5LF

3 bed1 bath

£306k

1 Berry Vale, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5GY

2 bed1 bath

£438k

1 Abbotsleigh Road, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5SR

4 bed2 bath

£474k

1 Arwen Grove, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5ZJ

4 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5FP

2 bed

£502k

1 Bressingham Gardens, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5RF

4 bed2 bath

£504k

1 Brent Avenue, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 5SE

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

233/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Collingwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Collingwood Primary School. 7 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 5XY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5XY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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