3 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,852 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 £1,662,522 , which equates to approximately £583 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2010 for £975,000. Since then, the value has increased by £687,522, representing a 70.5% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,662,522 is:

  • 37.5% lower than the average property price on Forest Lane
  • 33.4% lower than the average in the IG7 5AF postcode area
  • and 91.9% 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 15 March 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2852 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,662,522
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£583
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Forest Lane, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2017.

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 9 Jan 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 27.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 5AF

15 th / 17
Price Rank
33% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
6 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5AF , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 10 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,662,522
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
24 Jun 2010
£975,000
Leasehold
+88.6 %
25 Feb 2000
£517,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 10
size: 3563 sq ft
sale price: £1,617,500
sale date: 9 Apr 2021
rooms:
size: 4176 sq ft
sale price: £2,635,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2024
rooms: 12
size: 4790 sq ft
sale price: £925,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2001
rooms: 10
size: 3843 sq ft
sale price: £3,000,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2021
rooms: 12
size: 3735 sq ft
sale price: £2,100,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 3 Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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