157, West Avenue
157, West Avenue
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford as a mid-century house with 731 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 180 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
157, West Avenue, Chelmsford has an estimated sale value of £309,275 and an estimated rental value of £1,591 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 lies in the borough of Chelmsford, within the CM1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
157, West Avenue, Chelmsford has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2021.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford would be worth £324,739, with a potential rental value of £1,671 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £287,626, with a rental value of £1,480 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford has decreased by £2,556 (0.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £55 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.2%.
Plot Size
157, West Avenue, Chelmsford occupies a 180 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 56 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
157, West Avenue, Chelmsford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Aug 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
157, West Avenue, Chelmsford last changed hands on 20th August 2004, selling for £146,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold Aug 2004£146,000
- Sold Jan 2001£72,500
- Sold Nov 1998£50,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 97, West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DD, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 6th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford as the 58th largest and the 77th most expensive of the 161 addresses on West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1.
Against the CM1 postcode district average, it is £106k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mParkwood Academy
- 400mSt Pius X Catholic Primary School
- 500mKings Road Primary School
- 700mSt John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
- 1.0kmChelmsford County High School for Girls
- 1.0kmKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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Public Transport Nearby
Chelmsford station is the nearest stop to 157, West Avenue, Chelmsford at 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmChelmsford
- 4.5kmBeaulieu Park
- 10.0kmHatfield Peverel
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
