81 Chester Place, Chelmsford, CM1 4NQ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 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 £177,379 , which equates to approximately £445 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2021 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £12,379, representing a 7.5% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £177,379 is:

  • 23.8% lower than the average property price on Chester Place
  • 18.6% lower than the average in the CM1 4NQ postcode area
  • and 59.3% lower than the average price for Chelmsford 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 4 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£177,379
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£445
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 Chester Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4NQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2020.

This property uses electric storage 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 24 Apr 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CM1 4NQ

51 st / 69
Price Rank
19% lower than average
59 th / 64
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
34 th / 64
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM1 4NQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 51th out of 69. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 64 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 59th out of 64 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£177,379
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
12 Mar 2021
£165,000
Leasehold
-6.8 %
22 Sep 2017
£177,000
Leasehold
+28.7 %
27 Mar 2015
£137,500
Leasehold
+14.6 %
7 Aug 2009
£120,000
Leasehold
+247.8 %
9 Dec 1996
£34,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2025
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2023
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 81 Chester Place, Chelmsford, CM1 4NQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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