Flat 24, Vincent Lodge Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5WF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,182 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2015 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,182, representing a 31.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,182 is:

  • 14.5% lower than the average property price on Benbow Drive
  • 26.3% higher than the average in the CM3 5WF postcode area
  • and 54.8% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 20 October 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£197,182
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 24, Vincent Lodge Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Oct 2022.

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 5 Jul 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 5WF

3 rd / 28
Price Rank
26% higher than average
3 rd / 25
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in CM3 5WF , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 3rd out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,182
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
11 Sep 2015
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022
rooms: 2
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 12 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £110,995
sale date: 18 Jun 2004

Data Sources

The property at Flat 24, Vincent Lodge Benbow Drive, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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