What type of property is 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF last change hands?

3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF last sold for £565,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £400,000 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and November 2016, 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF rose from £400,000 to £565,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (1,948 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF located?

3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF sits in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

Police records around 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF 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.

Which schools serve 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

The closest primary school to 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF is Riverside Primary School (891m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is William de Ferrers School (1.5km).

What transport links are near 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Arlington Square, CM3 7BF is Gandalfs Ride, 463m away. The nearest rail option is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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3 Arlington Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7BF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

181 m²

1948 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Arlington Square

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

3 Arlington Square is a five-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 7BF). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £784,000 is 38.8% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Oct 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

47%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Arlington Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Arlington Square has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Arlington Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£784,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£565,000

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2016Most recent
£565,000
+41.3%over 3 years
21 October 2013
£400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 7BF: £740,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CM3 7BF

On the street

Versus other Arlington Square homes

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

EPC Rating for 3 Arlington Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,122

Street avg £3,593

On par

Floor Area

181 m²

Street avg 189 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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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.

£758k

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5 bed3 bath

£820k

1 Mereworth Road, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7BG

5 bed4 bath

£650k

10 Arlington Square, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7BF

5 bed

£623k

1 Buckland Gate, South Woodham Ferrers

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5 bed

£425k

1 Holkham Avenue, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7AU

5 bed

£645k

1 White Tree Court, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7AL

4 bed2 bath

£596k

1 Penshurst Drive, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7AY

4 bed2 bath

£575k

1 Lorien Gardens, South Woodham Ferrers

CM3 7AQ

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

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

0.5 km

Gandalfs Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Riverside 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 7BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 7BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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