Sold STC Semi-detached

31 BEEHIVE LANE

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 9SU

2 beds 1 baths 81 m² Listed 25 Jun 2025 (-355d)

£350,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM2 9SU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 9SU |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £330,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/12/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,048/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0121-3951-1202-9135-9200)

## Description

Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The bathroom is tastefully designed, providing a serene space to unwind. This home is perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize without compromising on style or comfort.

**Location **

Great Baddow is conveniently located to the south east of Chelmsford city centre and is very popular with families with its selection of sought after schools, easy access to the A12 and A130 for commuting and offers a selection of open green areas and parks.

Beehive Lane is conveniently located within easy access of the local Primary Schools and two popular high schools. There are a selection of day to day amenities located at the nearby Moulsham Lodge and Vineyards shopping parades as well as local shop within walking distance of the property. There is a regular bus service that runs Beehive Lane and provides access to Chelmsford city centre and mainline station which is located within 2 miles of the property.

Chelmsford city centre offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities which includes its pedestrianised High Street, two shopping precincts, Bond Street with John Lewis and an array of other designer stores, two multi screen cinemas and a wide selection of restaurants serving cuisines from around the world.

Chelmsford's mainline station offers a direct service to London Liverpool St with a journey time as fast as 32 minutes. Beehive Lane connect to Baddow Road which provides access into the city centre as well as access out of Chelmsford via the A130 or A12, this makes Great Baddow extremely popular with those who commute by road.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163778822/409346) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163778822/409347) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £330,000 | 05/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 31 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £212,000 | 15/06/2012 | Semi-detached |
| 31 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £200,000 | 31/03/2010 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 GROSVENOR CLOSE, GREAT BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9TT | £485,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG | £420,000 | 28/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 CHELMERTON AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RE | £495,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1B APARTMENT 3 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £236,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 5 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG | £410,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £365,500 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LOFTIN WAY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9TN | £390,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 384 BADDOW ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RA | £855,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 280 BADDOW ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9QX | £485,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £285,000 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 PITFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9QY | £545,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 ROSSETER CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GL | £375,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 GERARD GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GD | £394,000 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] FLAT 1D, 1 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU | £165,000 | 30/06/2021 | Flat |
| 13 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG | £500,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 39 GOODWIN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GX | £540,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £262,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £491,167 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £458,999 (71 Semi-detached, CM2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chelmsford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,298/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,442/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,586/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Baddow Road, CM2 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amcotes Place, CM2 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,425/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £178,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,425/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-121/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,321/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.9%
- **10y growth:** 34.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chelmsford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

81 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£330,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,321/m²

Local average

£458,999 (-23.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,495 of 33,755)

Street crime

234 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Older Style Period Semi Detached Home
No onward chain
Two Reception Rooms
Fitted Kitchen
Two Bedrooms
Bathroom With Contemporary Four Piece White Suite
Landscaped Rear Garden
On Road Parking

Additional details

Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Welcome to this delightful two-bedroom older style period semi detached home, perfectly blending period charm with modern comforts. Being sold with the added benefit of no onward chain. As you enter, you are greeted by a cosy sitting room, ideal for relaxing evenings. The dining room, spacious and inviting, offers a wonderful space for entertaining guests or enjoying family meals. The well-appointed kitchen, with ample storage and worktop space, leads to a charming garden, perfect for outdoor living and summer barbecues.
Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The bathroom is tastefully designed, providing a serene space to unwind. This home is perfect for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize without compromising on style or comfort.
Location
Great Baddow is conveniently located to the south east of Chelmsford city centre and is very popular with families with its selection of sought after schools, easy access to the A12 and A130 for commuting and offers a selection of open green areas and parks.
Beehive Lane is conveniently located within easy access of the local Primary Schools and two popular high schools. There are a selection of day to day amenities located at the nearby Moulsham Lodge and Vineyards shopping parades as well as local shop within walking distance of the property. There is a regular bus service that runs Beehive Lane and provides access to Chelmsford city centre and mainline station which is located within 2 miles of the property.
Chelmsford city centre offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities which includes its pedestrianised High Street, two shopping precincts, Bond Street with John Lewis and an array of other designer stores, two multi screen cinemas and a wide selection of restaurants serving cuisines from around the world.
Chelmsford's mainline station offers a direct service to London Liverpool St with a journey time as fast as 32 minutes. Beehive Lane connect to Baddow Road which provides access into the city centre as well as access out of Chelmsford via the A130 or A12, this makes Great Baddow extremely popular with those who commute by road.

Listed by

Chelmsford

Bond Residential

Reference: 163778822

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/12/2025

Expiry date: 01/12/2035

Current heating cost: £1,048/year

Potential heating cost: £648/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

65% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£330,000	+55.7%
Sold	15/06/2012 (14 years ago)	£212,000	+6%
Sold	31/03/2010 (16 years ago)	£200,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
10 GROSVENOR CLOSE, GREAT BADDOW, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9TT	£485,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
7 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG	£420,000	28/03/2023	Semi-detached
18 CHELMERTON AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RE	£495,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 1B APARTMENT 3 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU	£236,000	30/09/2022	Flat
5 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG	£410,000	28/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 33 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU	£365,500	17/08/2022	Semi-detached
28 LOFTIN WAY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9TN	£390,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
384 BADDOW ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RA	£855,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
280 BADDOW ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9QX	£485,000	25/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 7 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU	£285,000	27/01/2022	Terraced
1 PITFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9QY	£545,000	21/12/2021	Semi-detached
2 ROSSETER CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GL	£375,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
38 GERARD GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GD	£394,000	21/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street FLAT 1D, 1 BEEHIVE LANE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9SU	£165,000	30/06/2021	Flat
13 CANFORD CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9RG	£500,000	28/06/2021	Semi-detached
39 GOODWIN CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GX	£540,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £262,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £491,167 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.9%

10y growth 34.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chelmsford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 13.3%

10y (index) 33.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Chelmsford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,298/mo

Realistic £1,442/mo

Optimistic £1,586/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM2 9SU

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Beehive	0.0 miles
Shop	Spokes	0.1 miles
Shop	Baddow News & Off Licence	0.2 miles
Train station	Chelmsford	1.3 miles
Hospital	Springfield Hospital	2.3 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	2.8 miles
Train station	Beaulieu Park	2.9 miles
University	Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus	3.7 miles
Hospital	Broomfield Hospital	3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	81
Anti-social behaviour	37
Shoplifting	24
Other theft	16
Public order	16
Drugs	14
Criminal damage and arson	13
Vehicle crime	12
Bicycle theft	6
Burglary	6
Robbery	6
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	234

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Meadgate Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Woodcroft Nursery School	Nursery	0.4 miles	Good — 20 May 2013
Larkrise Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2024
Great Baddow High School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2013
Octavia House Schools, Essex	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 28 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Baddow Road, CM2	£1,400/mo	2	0.22 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Amcotes Place, CM2	£1,450/mo	2	0.44 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,425/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £178,125

Target investor price (1%) £142,500

Gross yield 4.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.5×

Monthly cashflow £-121/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.4%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).