29 Drood Close, Chelmsford, CM1 4XX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 603 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 £202,174 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2017 for £186,250. Since then, the value has increased by £15,924, representing a 8.5% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,174 is:

  • 24.1% lower than the average property price on Drood Close
  • 24.3% lower than the average in the CM1 4XX postcode area
  • and 53.6% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 April 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£202,174
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

29 Drood Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 May 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 4XX

19 th / 21
Price Rank
24% lower than average
7 th / 18
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 4XX , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 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 7th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£202,174
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
28 Jul 2017
£186,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2012
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £139,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 29 Drood Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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