40 Snowdrop Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6XD is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £96,540 , which equates to approximately £140 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Apr 1999 for £19,250. Since then, the value has increased by £77,290, representing a 401.5% increase, or approximately 14.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £96,540 is:

  • 58.0% lower than the average property price on Snowdrop Close
  • 61.9% lower than the average in the CM1 6XD postcode area
  • and 76.9% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 April 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM1 6XD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£96,540
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£140
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Snowdrop Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Apr 2026.

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 6 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CM1 6XD

32 nd / 32
Price Rank
62% lower than average
11 th / 27
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
27 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
58% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£96,540
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+402 %
9 Apr 1999
£19,250
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2016
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 29 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £132,995
sale date: 14 Feb 2014
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £113,750
sale date: 31 Oct 2014
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £35,000
sale date: 5 Jun 1997

Data Sources

The property at 40 Snowdrop Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6XD appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Apr 1999. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 22 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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