26 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 301 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £131,535 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2016 for £112,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,535, representing a 17.4% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £131,535 is:

  • 14.7% lower than the average property price on Akenfield Close
  • 11.1% lower than the average in the CM3 5XP postcode area
  • and 70.7% 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 9 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
301 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£131,535
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5XP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Feb 2016, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 27.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 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 5XP

6 th / 33
Price Rank
11% lower than average
16 th / 23
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
4 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5XP , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 23 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£131,535
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
28 Oct 2016
£112,000
Leasehold
+24.4 %
30 Mar 2016
£90,000
Leasehold
+40.6 %
17 Dec 2002
£64,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2024
rooms: 2
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 2
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 19 May 2023
rooms: 1
size: 301 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023
rooms: 1
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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