What type of property is 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH?

5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2019 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH?

5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH?

5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH located?

5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH sits in Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford. It falls within the CM3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH 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 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH?

The closest primary school to 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH is Rettendon Primary School (973m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hoe Lane, CM3 8DH is Hoe Lane, 142m away. The nearest rail option is Battlesbridge Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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5 Hoe Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Hoe Lane

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

5 Hoe Lane is a semi-detached house in Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Chelmsford (CM3 8DH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from May 2019

EPC improved fromF32toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hoe Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hoe Lane 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.

5 Hoe Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM3 8DH: £500,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in CM3 8DH

On the street

Versus other Hoe Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Hoe Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£225k

1 Hoe Lane, Rettendon Common

CM3 8DH

£280k

1 Jubilee Terrace, The Street, Woodham Ferrers

CM3 8RH

£174k

1 Catherine Close, East Hanningfield

CM3 8UX

£166k

1 Fillioll Close, East Hanningfield

CM3 8UY

£331k

1 Chennells, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield

CM3 8GF

£333k

1 Hyde Hall Cottages, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common

CM3 8ET

£334k

1 Clinton Close, East Hanningfield

CM3 8AZ

£142k

1 Bell Court, East Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Common

CM3 8JP

1 bed

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

0.1 km

Hoe Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Rettendon Primary School. 3 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 8DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM3 8DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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