18 Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £251,335 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 May 1997 for £45,000. Since then, the value has increased by £206,335, representing a 458.5% increase, or approximately 16.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £251,335 is:

  • 55.7% lower than the average property price on Castle Street
  • 61.9% lower than the average in the CM5 9JS postcode area
  • and 52.7% lower than the average price for Ongar as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 13 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£251,335
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Castle Street, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2024.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Feb 2024. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM5 9JS

17 th / 17
Price Rank
62% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
45% smaller than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM5 9JS , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£251,335
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+459 %
1 May 1997
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2017

Data Sources

The property at 18 Castle Street, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9JS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 May 1997. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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