159 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RU is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,195 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £649,978 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Nov 2014 for £435,000. Since then, the value has increased by £214,978, representing a 49.4% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £649,978 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Chelmsford Road
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the CM15 8RU postcode area
  • and 25.9% higher than the average price for Brentwood 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 20 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CM15 8RU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£649,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 4% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM15 8RU

4 th / 12
Price Rank
11% higher than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM15 8RU , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 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 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£649,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
5 Nov 2014
£435,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
5 Feb 2010
£395,000
Leasehold
+36.2 %
25 Aug 2005
£289,995
Leasehold
+173.6 %
3 May 1996
£106,000
Leasehold
+86 %
29 Aug 1995
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 23 May 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £422,500
sale date: 28 Aug 2013
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £740,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 159 Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Nov 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.