22 The Ray, Chelmsford, CM1 6JU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £183,793 , which equates to approximately £342 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2013 for £124,995. Since then, the value has increased by £58,798, representing a 47.0% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £183,793 is:

  • 18.9% lower than the average property price on The Ray
  • 24.6% lower than the average in the CM1 6JU postcode area
  • and 56.1% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 March 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM1 6JU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£183,793
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£342
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

22 The Ray, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 2026.

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 30 Aug 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.9%.

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 (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CM1 6JU

13 th / 14
Price Rank
25% lower than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£183,793
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
12 Dec 2013
£124,995
Leasehold
+142.7 %
21 Dec 1998
£51,500
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: 560 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2026
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £194,500
sale date: 27 Apr 2018
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 17 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 22 The Ray, Chelmsford, CM1 6JU appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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