38, Shortlands Avenue
38, Shortlands Avenue
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar to be a mid-century freehold house with 936 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 207 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar has an estimated sale value of £396,671 and an estimated rental value of £1,892 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Shortlands Avenue, Ongar, CM5 lies in the borough of Epping Forest, within the CM5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar would be worth £416,504, with a potential rental value of £1,986 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £368,904, with a rental value of £1,759 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 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar has fallen by £936 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £63 (3.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.7%.
Plot Size
38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar occupies a 207 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 38 other houses in this postcode, 19 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 17th largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Oct 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar last changed hands on 30th April 2021, selling for £370,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 37.9% since April 2021.
- Sold Apr 2021£370,000
- Sold Jul 2015£260,000
- Sold May 2003£159,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.4 kilometres of 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 43, St. Peters Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0BU, a freehold house, sold at £365,000 on the 27th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM5.
•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 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar as the 7th largest and the 9th most expensive of the 38 addresses on Shortlands Avenue, Ongar, CM5.
Against the CM5 postcode district average, it is £172k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mOngar Primary School
- 1.7kmHigh Ongar Primary School
- 1.9kmChipping Ongar Primary School
- 600mThe Ongar Academy
- 9.2kmPassmores Academy
- 10.0kmEpping St Johns Church of England School
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Public Transport Nearby
Epping station is the nearest stop to 38, Shortlands Avenue, Ongar at 9.1 kilometres away.
- 9.1kmEpping
- 10.7kmTheydon Bois
- 11.1kmHarlow Mill
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
