5, Scotts Cottages Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,076 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 £434,604 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jun 2019 for £387,500. Since then, the value has increased by £47,104, representing a 12.2% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £434,604 is:

  • 16.1% lower than the average property price on Scotts Cottages
  • 16.7% lower than the average in the IG7 6EL postcode area
  • and 50.0% lower than the average price for Chigwell as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 18 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£434,604
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5, Scotts Cottages Retreat Way, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 6EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Nov 2024.

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 26 Apr 2019, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to flat, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 89% 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
Good
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IG7 6EL

32 nd / 57
Price Rank
17% lower than average
10 th / 45
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
43 rd / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 6EL , this house's estimated value ranks 32th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 43th out of 45 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 10th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£434,604
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
28 Jun 2019
£387,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £540,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1139 sq ft
sale price: £333,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 5, Scotts Cottages Retreat Way, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 6EL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Jun 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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