38 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,991 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 £814,281 , which equates to approximately £409 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Nov 2021 for £810,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,281, representing a 0.5% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £814,281 is:

  • 10.6% higher than the average property price on Lechmere Avenue
  • 4.9% lower than the average in the IG7 5ET postcode area
  • and 6.3% lower than the average price for Chigwell as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 12 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1991 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£814,281
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£409
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5ET has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2024.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Sep 2021. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 5ET

12 th / 25
Price Rank
5% lower than average
2 nd / 23
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
23 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5ET , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 23 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 2nd out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£814,281
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
5 Nov 2021
£810,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 26 May 2005
rooms: 7
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2019
rooms: 4
size: 943 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2000

Data Sources

The property at 38 Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5ET appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Nov 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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