40 Bowes Drive, Ongar, CM5 9AX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,582 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £556,415 , which equates to approximately £352 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Jun 1996 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £466,415, representing a 518.2% increase, or approximately 17.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £556,415 is:

  • 8.5% higher than the average property price on Bowes Drive
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the CM5 9AX postcode area
  • and 4.7% higher than the average price for Ongar 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 14 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1582 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£556,415
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£352
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Bowes Drive, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9AX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2016.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM5 9AX

7 th / 12
Price Rank
3% lower than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM5 9AX , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 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 1st out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£556,415
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+518 %
3 Jun 1996
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 40 Bowes Drive, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 9AX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Jun 1996. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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