2A St James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £252,475 , which equates to approximately £378 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Aug 2015 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,475, representing a 20.2% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £252,475 is:

  • 47.2% lower than the average property price on St James Avenue
  • 51.8% lower than the average in the CM5 9EL postcode area
  • and 52.8% lower than the average price for Ongar 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 22 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£252,475
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£378
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2A St James Avenue, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jun 2023.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM5 9EL

21 st / 21
Price Rank
52% lower than average
13 th / 17
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
16 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM5 9EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 21th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 17 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 13th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£252,475
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
28 Aug 2015
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 30 May 2017
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 665 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 25 May 2007

Data Sources

The property at 2A St James Avenue, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9EL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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