4 PETREL WAY
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 8XH
FT1.JPG Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 ENTRANCE PORCH SITTING ROOM FURTHER VIEW DINING ROOM ADDITIONAL VIEW REVERSE VIEW LANDING BEDROOM ONE BUILT IN WARDROBE BEDROOM TWO BUILT IN WARDROBE BEDROOM THREE BATHROOM (needs updating) SEPARATE WC SOUTHERLY FACING REAR GARDEN PARKING AND GARAGE TO REAR Photo 21
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
84 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£297,500 May 2024
Price per m²
£3,571/m²
Local average
£6,879,330 (-95.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,426 of 33,755)
Street crime
120 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Locality Information - There are excellent schools in close proximity which includes Moulsham Infants, Junior and High Schools. Moulsham High School was granted Academy status in 2012. Mildmay Junior School, Mildmay Infant and Nursery School and the Fledgelings Preschool are also close by.
There is a convenience store within walking distance, in addition to other amenities close by to include doctors and dentists surgeries.
There are regular bus services in to the city centre which enjoys the mainline railway station to London and a wealth of shopping and recreational facilities, bars and restaurants. The A12, A414 and road links to Stansted airport are easily accessible.
Entrance Porch - Upvc double glazed entrance door to porch. Upvc double glazed windows and door to sitting room.
Sitting Room - 4.62 including stair recess x 4.15 (15'1" includin - Radiator, upvc double glazed window to front, stairs to first floor, open aspect through to dining room.
Further View -
Dining Room - 4.30 including lobby area x 2.57 (14'1" including - The main dining area is 9'7 x 8'5.
Radiator, deep under stair cupboard, door to kitchen, folding doors to shower/cloakroom, opaque upvc double glazed door to rear garden.
Additional View -
Kitchen (Needs Updating) - 3.89 x 2.01 (12'9" x 6'7") - Good range of worktop space with ample drawers, cupboards below and eye level cabinets above, inset gas four ring hob, oven/grill, extractor hood above, wall mounted Worcester boiler which we have been informed was installed in circa 2020, upvc double glazed window to rear.
Reverse View -
Shower Room/Cloakroom - 2.09 x 1.76 (6'10" x 5'9") - White suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shower unit, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, dual aspect upvc double glazed windows.
Landing - Access to roof space, airing cupboard.
Bedroom One - 4.40 x 2.73 (14'5" x 8'11") - Radiator, built in single wardrobe, upvc double glazed window to front.
Built In Wardrobe -
Bedroom Two - 3.04 x 2.29 (9'11" x 7'6") - Radiator, built in single wardrobe, upvc double glazed window to rear.
Built In Wardrobe -
Bedroom Three - 3.48 maximum x 1.84 (11'5" maximum x 6'0") - Radiator, over stair cupboard, upvc double glazed window to front.
Bathroom (Needs Updating) - Cast iron bath with tiled wall surround, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, opaque upvc double glazed window to rear.
Separate Wc - Low level wc, opaque upvc double glazed window to rear.
Outside - The front garden has an open plan design and pathway to entrance porch.
Southerly Facing Rear Garden - The manageable garden is enclosed by fenced boundaries and has a wrought iron gate to rear leading to the parking space and garage.
Rear Elevation -
Parking And Garage To Rear - The parking and garage are located immediately to the rear of the property and are access via a service road.
Listed by
Chelmsford
Leonard Gray LLP
Reference: 142285478
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 30/10/2023
Current heating cost: £874/year
Potential heating cost: £739/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,545
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£45)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #1726411
Property Details
Street: 4 Petrel Way
Town: CHELMSFORD
Postcode: CM2 8XH
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 24/05/2004
Work Completed: 28/04/2004
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/05/2024 (2 years ago) | £297,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 43 PETREL WAY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM2 8XH | £430,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £430,000 (1 sale)
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: All dwelling types. As of March 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: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Goshawk Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Mike's Convenience Shop | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Spokes | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Chelmsford | 1.6 miles |
| University | Writtle School of Design | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Springfield Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| University | Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus | 3.4 miles |
| Train station | Beaulieu Park | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Broomfield Hospital | 4.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 18 Apr 2016 |
| Mildmay Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 29 Oct 2014 |
| Great Baddow High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Moulsham High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2020 |
| Moulsham Infant School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Heath Drive, CM2 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Longstomps Avenue, CM2 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,775/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).