17 Drood Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £166,944 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2015 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £41,944, representing a 33.6% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,944 is:

  • 37.3% lower than the average property price on Drood Close
  • 37.5% lower than the average in the CM1 4XX postcode area
  • and 61.7% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£166,944
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Drood Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Sep 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 May 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 23.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CM1 4XX

16 th / 21
Price Rank
37% lower than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 4XX , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,944
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
28 Aug 2015
£125,000
Leasehold
-5.7 %
6 Oct 2006
£132,500
Leasehold
+136.6 %
10 Jan 2000
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £186,250
sale date: 28 Jul 2017
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2012
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 17 Drood Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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