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5 EMBERSON CROFT

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM1 4FD

4 beds 2 baths 1,238 sq ft Listed 14 Jun 2022 (-1509d)

£500,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

115 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£485,000 Nov 2022

Price per m²

£4,348/m²

Local average

£442,526 (+13%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,267 of 33,755)

Street crime

159 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Four Bedrooms
  • Semi Detached
  • Fitted Solar Panels
  • Main Bedroom Has Dressing Area And En-Suite
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Off Road Parking
  • Townhouse

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A four bedroom semi-detached house located in Saxon Gate. With great access to local schools and amenities, also close to the City Centre. The top floor comprises of a spacious master bedroom with a walk in dressing area and an en-suite. Further benefiting from a rear garden as well as a garage.


DESCRIPTION
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Hall 
Door to front view. Stairs to first floor. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Doors to:

Cloakroom 6' 3" x 6' 1" ( 1.91m x 1.85m )
Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level flush W.C.

Kitchen/ Diner 14' 9" x 9' 3" ( 4.50m x 2.82m )
Fitted kitchen comprising stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap with matching wall and base units set into quartz work top surfaces. Splashback. Inset spotlights. Tiled floor. Integrated oven and hob with extractor hood over. Integrated washer/dryer and fridge freezer. Double glazed bay window with built-in shutters to front view.

Lounge 12' 11" x 16' 2" ( 3.94m x 4.93m )
Large living area. Radiators. Double glazed window with built-in shutters to rear view. Double glazed French patio doors leading to rear garden.

First Floor - Landing 
Stairs from hall. Stairs rising to second floor. Airing cupboard. Doors to:

Bedroom Two 14' 3" x 9' 3" ( 4.34m x 2.82m )
Double glazed window to front view. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 9' 3" x 12' 1" ( 2.82m x 3.68m )
Double glazed window to rear view. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Four 7' 8" x 6' 5" ( 2.34m x 1.96m )
Double glazed window to front view. Radiator.

Bathroom 7' 2" x 7' 2" ( 2.18m x 2.18m )
Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level flush W.C. Panel bath with shower over and screen. Part tiled. Tiled floor. Obscure double glazed window to rear view.

Second Floor - Landing 
Stairs from first floor. Doors to:

Bedroom One 13' 8" x 12' 5" ( 4.17m x 3.78m )
Double glazed Velux window to rear view. Radiator. Walk-in dressing area with sliding mirrors which can become a separate room. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite 5' 6" x 7' 9" ( 1.68m x 2.36m )
Suite comprising vanity wash hand basin unit. Low level flush W.C. Shower cubicle. Part tiled. Wood flooring. Obscure double glazed window to rear view. Heated towel rail.

Outside - Front 
Access to off road parking situated at the rear of the property. Access to rear garden via side gate.

Garage 
Power and light

Rear Garden 
Low maintenance. Paved terrace seating area. Laid to lawn. Enclosed by timber panel fencing. Access to private parking space and single garage via gate at rear of garden.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Chelmsford

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 85702872

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/10/2025

Expiry date: 14/10/2035

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

41% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 09/11/2022 (3 years ago) £485,000 +8.3%
Sold 12/02/2021 (5 years ago) £448,000 +29.9%
Sold 19/06/2014 (12 years ago) £345,000

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
94 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BD £475,000 15/12/2025 Semi-detached
6 CORNWALL CRESCENT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BP £265,000 11/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 14 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £490,000 13/12/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 32 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £433,500 18/01/2024 Terraced
Same street 6 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £530,000 20/12/2023 Terraced
77 WOODHALL ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AE £380,000 05/12/2023 Semi-detached
195 RUTLAND ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BW £230,000 24/04/2023 Semi-detached
59 BERWICK AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AW £485,000 17/03/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 21 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £467,500 24/02/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 34 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £465,000 25/11/2022 Terraced
51 QUILP DRIVE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4YD £480,000 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
151 RUTLAND ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4BW £290,500 05/10/2022 Semi-detached
73 WOODHALL ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AE £330,000 22/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 36 EMBERSON CROFT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4FD £348,000 06/05/2022 Terraced
3 ESSEX AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AQ £432,500 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
12 ESSEX AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AQ £355,000 28/02/2022 Semi-detached
15 ESSEX AVENUE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4AQ £367,000 27/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £455,667 (6 sales)

Area average: £371,818 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.1%
10y growth 14.2%

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

1y (index) 1.9%
5y (index) 16.7%
10y (index) 35.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,302/mo
Realistic £1,447/mo
Optimistic £1,592/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Woodhall Road 0.1 miles
Shop Main Style 0.5 miles
Shop The Main Man 0.5 miles
University Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus 1.2 miles
Train station Chelmsford 1.5 miles
University Writtle School of Design 2.1 miles
Train station Beaulieu Park 2.4 miles
Hospital Braintree Community Hospital 9.0 miles
Hospital St Peter's Hospital 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 83
Anti-social behaviour 25
Criminal damage and arson 13
Public order 10
Other theft 7
Burglary 5
Shoplifting 5
Drugs 4
Other crime 3
Robbery 2
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 159

Within 1 mile during May 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
Columbus School and College Other 0.4 miles Good — 16 Sep 2024
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 4 Feb 2016
Broomfield Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 14 Nov 2013
St Pius X Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 22 Nov 2016
Tanglewood Nursery School Nursery 0.7 miles Outstanding — 30 Jul 2019

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
4 Bed Detached House, Petersfield, CM1 £2,000/mo 4 0.53 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashford Place, CM1 £2,250/mo 4 0.54 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willow Close, CM1 £2,000/mo 4 0.56 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chestnut Walk, CM1 £2,250/mo 4 0.71 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Broomhall Road, CM1 £2,500/mo 4 0.9 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,200/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £281,250
Target investor price (1%) £225,000
Gross yield 5.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.5×
Monthly cashflow £31/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.3%
  • 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).