5 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 581 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 £214,006 , which equates to approximately £368 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2013 for £132,500. Since then, the value has increased by £81,506, representing a 61.5% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,006 is:

  • 7.2% lower than the average property price on Benbow Drive
  • 44.7% lower than the average in the CM3 5FP postcode area
  • and 50.9% 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 7 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£214,006
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£368
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5FP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2023.

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 12 Mar 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 5FP

17 th / 20
Price Rank
45% lower than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
9 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5FP , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 17th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,006
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
24 May 2013
£132,500
Leasehold
+94.9 %
25 Jul 2000
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2010
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2010
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £69,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2000
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5FP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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