5 Searle Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9GB is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £224,552 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2011 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,552, representing a 66.3% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £224,552 is:

  • 4.1% higher than the average property price on Searle Close
  • 17.0% higher than the average in the CM2 9GB postcode area
  • and 48.5% lower 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 2 September 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£224,552
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Searle Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9GB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Aug 2020.

This property uses electric room 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 2 Sep 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM2 9GB

15 th / 21
Price Rank
17% higher than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
0% same size than average
13 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM2 9GB , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 18 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 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£224,552
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
12 Aug 2011
£135,000
Leasehold
-20.6 %
24 Nov 2005
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £101,250
sale date: 9 Dec 2024
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 5 Searle Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9GB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2011. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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