17 Lawford Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,389 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 £685,397 , which equates to approximately £494 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2015 for £467,500. Since then, the value has increased by £217,897, representing a 46.6% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £685,397 is:

  • 16.0% higher than the average property price on Lawford Lane
  • 14.3% higher than the average in the CM1 3EA postcode area
  • and 57.3% 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 25 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£685,397
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£494
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Lawford Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Feb 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 22 Aug 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 3EA

9 th / 22
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
11 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 3EA , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 15 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 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£685,397
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
20 Aug 2015
£467,500
Leasehold
+39.6 %
3 Sep 2013
£335,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £437,500
sale date: 4 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2017
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 17 Lawford Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3EA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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