56 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 689 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 £317,347 , which equates to approximately £461 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2022 for £320,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,653, representing a 0.8% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £317,347 is:

  • 38.7% lower than the average property price on Scotts Cottages
  • 39.2% lower than the average in the IG7 6EL postcode area
  • and 63.5% 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 17 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£317,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£461
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Retreat Way, Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex, IG7 6EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Mar 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IG7 6EL

52 nd / 57
Price Rank
39% lower than average
42 nd / 45
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
34 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IG7 6EL , this flat's estimated value ranks 52th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th 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 42th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£317,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
14 Apr 2022
£320,000
Leasehold
+82.9 %
27 Apr 2012
£175,000
Leasehold
+84.2 %
29 Apr 2005
£95,000
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: 646 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at 56 Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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