What kind of home is 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG last change hands?

20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG last sold for £527,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £184,000 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and December 2024, 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG rose from £184,000 to £527,000, a change of £343,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM3 7AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG in?

20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG 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.

What schools are near 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

The closest primary school to 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG is Elmwood Primary School (918m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Butterbur Chase, CM3 7AG is Gandalfs Ride, 369m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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20 Butterbur Chase, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AG

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 20 Butterbur Chase

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

20 Butterbur Chase is a four-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 7AG). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 150 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (128 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £527,000 in December 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2013

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Butterbur Chase, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Butterbur Chase, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AG

0decisions1extensions

Sept 2006
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Conservatory.
Extension
Reference
06/01451/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£570,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£527,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2024Most recent
£527,000
+75.7%over 11 years
22 July 2013
£300,000
+63.0%over 11 years
2 August 2001
£184,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 7AG: £420,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in CM3 7AG

On the street

Versus other Butterbur Chase homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Butterbur Chase is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,513

Street avg £2,645

Strongly above

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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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

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

0.4 km

Gandalfs Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Elmwood Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM3 7AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 7AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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