42, West Avenue
42, West Avenue
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, West Avenue, Chelmsford to be a mid-century freehold house with 731 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 234 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
42, West Avenue, Chelmsford has an estimated sale value of £317,154 and an estimated rental value of £1,632 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
42, West Avenue, Chelmsford has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2013.
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 42, West Avenue, Chelmsford would be worth £333,012, with a potential rental value of £1,713 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £294,953, with a rental value of £1,518 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 42, West Avenue, Chelmsford has decreased by £2,621 (0.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £56 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.2%.
Plot Size
42, West Avenue, Chelmsford occupies a 234 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 40 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 16th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, West Avenue, Chelmsford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Mar 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, West Avenue, Chelmsford last changed hands on 19th December 2019, selling for £284,000. 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 46.3% since December 2019.
- Sold Dec 2019£284,000
- Sold Aug 2005£155,500
- Sold Nov 2000£78,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 510 metres of 42, 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.
- Sold Oct 2025£300,000 | 3 Bed House97, West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DD97, West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DD
- Sold Sep 2025£320,000 | 3 Bed House37, North Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2AN37, North Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2AN
- Sold May 2023£327,000 | 3 Bed House75, West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DD75, West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DD
•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 42, West Avenue, Chelmsford as the 71st largest and the 53rd most expensive of the 161 addresses on West Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1.
Against the CM1 postcode district average, it is £98k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mKings Road Primary School
- 400mParkwood Academy
- 500mSt Pius X Catholic Primary School
- 800mChelmsford County High School for Girls
- 800mSt John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
- 800mKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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Public Transport Nearby
Chelmsford station is the nearest stop to 42, West Avenue, Chelmsford at 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmChelmsford
- 4.5kmBeaulieu Park
- 10.1kmHatfield 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.
