40 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £301,223 , which equates to approximately £394 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2025 for £305,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,777, representing a 1.2% decrease, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,223 is:

  • 41.9% lower than the average property price on Scotts Cottages
  • 42.3% lower than the average in the IG7 6EL postcode area
  • and 65.4% lower 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 6 March 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£301,223
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£394
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Retreat Way, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 6EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 6EL

33 rd / 57
Price Rank
42% lower than average
26 th / 45
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
25 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 6EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 33th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 45 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,223
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
20 Aug 2025
£305,000
Leasehold
-14.1 %
9 Nov 2022
£355,000
Leasehold
-7.8 %
24 Sep 2018
£385,000
Leasehold
+77.4 %
20 Jul 2010
£217,000
Leasehold
-8.4 %
2 Aug 2007
£237,000
Leasehold
+21.5 %
22 Mar 2005
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £301,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £306,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at 40 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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