What kind of home is 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ last change hands?

16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ last sold for £190,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and March 2014, 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ rose from £148,000 to £190,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 5ZJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ in?

16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

Police records around 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ 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 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ is Elmwood Primary School (797m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (1.2km).

How well connected is 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Arwen Grove, CM3 5ZJ is Gandalfs Ride, 185m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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16 Arwen Grove, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Arwen Grove

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

16 Arwen Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 5ZJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 66.8% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).

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

Bedrooms2

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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.

16 Arwen Grove ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC73toD68

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

17%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Arwen Grove, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Arwen Grove 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.

16 Arwen Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£190,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2014Most recent
£190,000
+28.4%over 4 years
14 April 2009
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 5ZJ: £300,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in CM3 5ZJ

On the street

Versus other Arwen Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 16 Arwen Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,805

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gandalfs Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 5ZJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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