# 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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409330) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409331) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409332) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409335) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409337) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163778822/409345) ## 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:** 10.9% - **10y growth:** 33.3% ## 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)