16 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,109 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 £512,722 , which equates to approximately £462 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jun 2016 for £380,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,722, representing a 34.9% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £512,722 is:

  • 122.4% higher than the average property price on Benbow Drive
  • 32.5% higher than the average in the CM3 5FP postcode area
  • and 17.6% 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 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£512,722
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£462
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5FP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 2015.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 May 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM3 5FP

7 th / 20
Price Rank
33% higher than average
6 th / 14
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
3 rd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5FP , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 14 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 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£512,722
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
15 Jun 2016
£380,000
Leasehold
+38.2 %
16 Dec 2011
£275,000
Leasehold
+89.7 %
20 Jul 2001
£144,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 16 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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