71 Walter Mead Close, Ongar, CM5 0BW is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £319,546 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jul 2005 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,546, representing a 63.9% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £319,546 is:

  • 23.3% lower than the average property price on Walter Mead Close
  • 27.9% lower than the average in the CM5 0BW postcode area
  • and 40.3% lower than the average price for Ongar 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 23 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£319,546
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Walter Mead Close, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 0BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 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 20 Sep 2023. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM5 0BW

46 th / 53
Price Rank
28% lower than average
26 th / 44
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
37 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM5 0BW , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 37th out of 44 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 26th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£319,546
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
15 Jul 2005
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2025
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 71 Walter Mead Close, Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex, CM5 0BW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Jul 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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