What kind of home is 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY?

9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY last change hands?

9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY last sold for £268,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1995 and February 2012, 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY rose from £95,000 to £268,000, a change of £173,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2011. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY?

9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (968 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY use?

The latest EPC at 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY?

9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY in?

9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY 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 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY?

The closest primary school to 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY is Riverside Primary School (877m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY?

The closest bus stop to 9 Penshurst Drive, CM3 7AY is Gandalfs Ride, 463m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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9 Penshurst Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AY

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

90 m²

968 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Penshurst Drive

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

9 Penshurst Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 7AY). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 968 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 sits 73.1% above the 2012 sale of £268,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

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.

9 Penshurst Drive sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2011

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 August 2021

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD61toE52

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%5%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Penshurst Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Penshurst Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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 1995.

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£268,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2012Most recent
£268,000
+9.4%over 2 years
28 May 2009
£245,000
+157.9%over 13 years
30 November 1995
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 7AY: £439,000 (2025–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Penshurst Drive homes

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

9 Penshurst Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,979

Street avg £3,902

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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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10 Holkham Avenue, South Woodham Ferrers

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2 bed

£637k

1 Penshurst Drive, South Woodham Ferrers

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4 bed2 bath

£307k

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2 bed1 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

0.5 km

Gandalfs Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Riverside Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 7AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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