2 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8EU is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £335,355 , which equates to approximately £315 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Apr 2015 for £222,000. Since then, the value has increased by £113,355, representing a 51.1% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £335,355 is:

  • 32.2% higher than the average property price on Sonters Down
  • 28.2% higher than the average in the CM3 8EU postcode area
  • and 19.9% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 11 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£335,355
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£315
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2025.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 May 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 8EU

4 th / 18
Price Rank
28% higher than average
5 th / 15
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£335,355
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
1 Apr 2015
£222,000
Freehold
+16.8 %
17 Apr 2014
£190,000
Freehold
+16.6 %
13 Jun 2006
£162,995
Freehold
+44.2 %
19 Apr 2002
£113,000
Freehold
+91.5 %
9 May 1997
£59,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £318,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 954 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 2 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8EU appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Apr 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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