79B
WOOD STREET, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 9BQ
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
36 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£200,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£5,556/m²
Local average
£225,594 (-11.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,029 of 33,755)
Street crime
134 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing
- Parking
- Off street, Allocated
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
* END OF TERRACE MAISONETTE
* WELL-PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
* ONE BEDROOM
* 14'6" LOUNGE/DINER
* 8'4" FITTED KITCHEN
* SHOWER ROOM
* COMMUNAL GARDENS
* EXTERNAL STORAGE
* EXTERNAL WASHING LINE
* ALLOCATED OFF STREET PARKING FOR TWO VEHICLES
The property is conveniently situated for a range of shops and well-positioned for local bus routes to Chelmsford City Centre, 1.3 miles to Chelmsford train station. Galleywood is a wonderful village with local pubs, parks and great access to Moulsham Street, which has an array of shops and eating establishments. Located approximately 30 miles northeast of London, making it accessible via A12, which connects to the M25 motorway. The village is well-served by local roads, including the B1007 Stock Road and B1009 Beehive Lane.
Council Tax Band: B
Lease: 158 Years remaining
Service Charge & Ground Rent: £110 PCM
*Being Sold with Balgores Secure Agreement*
Listed by
Chelmsford
Balgores
Reference: 172311176
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 30/03/2022
Expiry date: 29/03/2032
Current heating cost: £313/year
Potential heating cost: £239/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,680
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£5)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12846634
Property Details
Street: 79b Wood Street
Town: CHELMSFORD
Postcode: CM2 9BQ
Installation Details
Items: 5 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 19/03/2018
Work Completed: 23/02/2018
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
344% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/02/2026 (5 months ago) | £200,000 | +2.6% |
| Sold | 24/06/2022 (4 years ago) | £195,000 | +8.3% |
| Sold | 04/11/2019 (6 years ago) | £180,000 | +53.2% |
| Sold | 23/07/2010 (16 years ago) | £117,500 | +161.1% |
| Sold | 05/02/1999 (27 years ago) | £45,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 GRACE BARTLETT GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FW | £233,500 | 19/01/2026 | Flat |
| 13 GRANGE COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FA | £280,000 | 27/11/2025 | Flat |
| 61 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £90,000 | 19/11/2025 | Flat |
| 35 BROOKLANDS WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9BH | £210,000 | 23/10/2025 | Flat |
| 73 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £118,000 | 30/10/2023 | Flat |
| 17 GRACE BARTLETT GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FW | £285,000 | 21/10/2023 | Flat |
| 20 BROOKLANDS WALK, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9BH | £190,000 | 18/10/2023 | Flat |
| 54 RENNOLDSON GREEN, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FY | £302,000 | 09/05/2023 | Flat |
| MIAMI HOUSE 48 PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GE | £240,329 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| 10 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £255,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| MIAMI HOUSE 52 PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GE | £495,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 79A WOOD STREET, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9BQ | £190,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 19 GRANGE COURT, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FA | £225,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat |
| 22 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £308,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| 71 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £135,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 28 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £295,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| 79 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £93,000 | 24/10/2022 | Flat |
| MIAMI HOUSE 49 PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GE | £479,100 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 49 GRACE BARTLETT GARDENS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FW | £291,250 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| 75 MARY MUNNION QUARTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9FT | £110,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| MIAMI HOUSE 32 PRINCES ROAD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9GE | £354,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 83A WOOD STREET, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 9BQ | £180,000 | 06/07/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £185,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £249,459 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Chelmsford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Chelmsford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chelmsford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bruce Grove | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | St. John's Hospital | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Timpson | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Carpetright | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Chelmsford and Essex (C&E) Centre | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Chelmsford | 1.3 miles |
| University | Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus | 1.7 miles |
| University | Writtle School of Design | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Phoenix Hospital | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Beaulieu Park | 3.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 134 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widford Lodge School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Moulsham High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2020 |
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Moulsham Junior School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 22 May 2018 |
| Chelmsford College | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).