12 Matfield Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7TP is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,421 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £538,743 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2024 for £525,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,743, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £538,743 is:

  • 18.9% higher than the average property price on Matfield Close
  • 23.4% higher than the average in the CM1 7TP postcode area
  • and 28.7% higher than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 November 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM1 7TP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£538,743
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Matfield Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7TP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 2025.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump with warm air heating. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jan 2018, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, warm air, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, plus solar, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, warm air, electric
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff, plus solar
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CM1 7TP

1 st / 10
Price Rank
23% higher than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
42% bigger than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£538,743
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
3 May 2024
£525,000
Freehold
+0.6 %
21 Aug 2018
£522,000
Freehold
+513.4 %
15 Dec 1995
£85,100
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £356,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 12 Matfield Close, Chelmsford, CM1 7TP appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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