42 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6FH is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £147,956 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2017 for £133,500. Since then, the value has increased by £14,456, representing a 10.8% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £147,956 is:

  • 33.9% lower than the average property price on Lupin Drive
  • 27.7% lower than the average in the CM1 6FH postcode area
  • and 66.1% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 December 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£147,956
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6FH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Dec 2023.

This property uses electric storage 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 14 Dec 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • 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 all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM1 6FH

29 th / 35
Price Rank
28% lower than average
16 th / 33
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
25 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 6FH , this flat's estimated value ranks 29th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 33 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 16th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£147,956
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
12 Dec 2017
£133,500
Leasehold
+18.7 %
22 Dec 2005
£112,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £166,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Lupin Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 6FH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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