What type of property is 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU?

1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU sell for?

1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU last sold for £102,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £43,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 1997 and August 2002, 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU rose from £43,000 to £102,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +17.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU?

1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU?

1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU 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 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU located?

1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU sits in Weymouth. It falls within the DT3 postcode district in Dorset.

Is 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU?

The closest primary school to 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU is St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School (887m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wey Valley Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chaffinch Close, DT3 5QU is Turnstone Close, 127m away. The nearest rail option is Upwey Rail Station, 547m away.

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1 Chaffinch Close, Weymouth, DT3 5QU

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Chaffinch Close

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

1 Chaffinch Close is a semi-detached house in Weymouth (DT3 5QU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 100% above the 2002 sale of £102,000.

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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 3)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Oct 2008

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2018from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chaffinch Close, Weymouth, DT3 5QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chaffinch Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Chaffinch Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£102,000

Growth on file: 17.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2002Most recent
£102,000
+36.0%over 8 months
7 December 2001
£75,000
+9.5%over 8 months
11 April 2001
£68,500
+59.3%over 4 years
28 February 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DT3 5QU: £195,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in DT3 5QU

On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Close homes

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

1 Chaffinch Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,267

Street avg £3,670

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Weymouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Turnstone Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DT3 5QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DT3 5QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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