5 Orchid Place, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5LQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £485,071 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2019 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,071, representing a 22.8% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £485,071 is:

  • 3.1% lower than the average property price on Orchid Place
  • 1.1% higher than the average in the CM3 5LQ postcode area
  • and 11.3% higher than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 20 May 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£485,071
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Orchid Place, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 2019.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Feb 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 47.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CM3 5LQ

3 rd / 10
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
5 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5LQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£485,071
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
30 Aug 2019
£395,000
Leasehold
+299 %
15 Aug 1997
£99,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2020
rooms: 4
size: 584 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2009
rooms: 7
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £417,500
sale date: 13 Jun 2018
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Orchid Place, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5LQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 May 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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