55 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £378,946 , which equates to approximately £476 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2014 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,946, representing a 28.5% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £378,946 is:

  • 26.9% lower than the average property price on Scotts Cottages
  • 27.4% lower than the average in the IG7 6EL postcode area
  • and 56.4% 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 30 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£378,946
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£476
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 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 30 Apr 2014.

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 29 Jun 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to IG7 6EL

34 th / 57
Price Rank
27% lower than average
23 rd / 45
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
31 st / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 6EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th 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 23th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£378,946
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
1 Aug 2014
£295,000
Leasehold
+43.9 %
30 Jul 2007
£205,000
Leasehold
+100 %
28 Feb 2005
£102,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £301,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £306,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2023

Data Sources

The property at 55 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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