21 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5HA is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,808 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £973,720 , which equates to approximately £538 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jul 2013 for £600,000. Since then, the value has increased by £373,720, representing a 62.3% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £973,720 is:

  • 32.3% higher than the average property price on Lechmere Avenue
  • 5.0% higher than the average in the IG7 5HA postcode area
  • and 12.0% higher than the average price for Chigwell 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 10 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1808 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£973,720
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£538
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Nov 2010. The rating of F is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.1%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to IG7 5HA

9 th / 22
Price Rank
5% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
11 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5HA , 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
£973,720
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
4 Jul 2013
£600,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £980,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2022
rooms: 7
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 18 Jan 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £945,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 21 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5HA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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