129 Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 3GN is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £221,925 , which equates to approximately £412 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2023 for £217,500. Since then, the value has increased by £4,425, representing a 2.0% increase, or approximately 0.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,925 is:

  • 23.7% lower than the average property price on Rookes Crescent
  • 16.5% lower than the average in the CM1 3GN postcode area
  • and 49.1% lower 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 6 September 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£221,925
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£412
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

129 Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3GN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Sep 2017.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Aug 2013. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3GN

27 th / 48
Price Rank
17% lower than average
31 st / 43
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
10 th / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3GN , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 43 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 31th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,925
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
29 Sep 2023
£217,500
Leasehold
+8.8 %
24 Mar 2021
£200,000
Leasehold
+150 %
3 Nov 2017
£80,000
Leasehold
-37 %
9 Dec 2013
£127,000
Leasehold
-4.5 %
30 Jun 2003
£133,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £206,500
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 129 Rookes Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 3GN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Sep 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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