20 Murchison Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2ER is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £202,960 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jan 2023 for £215,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £12,040, representing a 5.6% decrease, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,960 is:

  • 4.6% lower than the average property price on Murchison Close
  • 1.4% lower than the average in the CM1 2ER postcode area
  • and 51.5% lower 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 21 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£202,960
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Murchison Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 May 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2014. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM1 2ER

8 th / 10
Price Rank
1% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£202,960
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-6 %
27 Jan 2023
£215,000
Leasehold
+34.4 %
24 Jul 2014
£160,000
Leasehold
+1.6 %
27 Sep 2007
£157,500
Leasehold

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: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 16 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2022
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2017
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 20 Murchison Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2ER appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jan 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 21 May 2019. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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