42 Shrublands Close, Chigwell, IG7 5EA is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £139,991 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2018 for £141,600. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,609, representing a 1.1% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £139,991 is:

  • 57.0% lower than the average property price on Shrublands Close
  • 57.6% lower than the average in the IG7 5EA postcode area
  • and 83.9% lower than the average price for Chigwell as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£139,991
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Shrublands Close, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 May 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jun 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 5EA

31 st / 31
Price Rank
58% lower than average
26 th / 29
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
29 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
54% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 5EA , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 29 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 26th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£139,991
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
3 Aug 2018
£141,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Shrublands Close, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 5EA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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