5, Orford Crescent
5, Orford Crescent
Description & Estimates
Public records show 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,151 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 269 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford has an estimated sale value of £486,013 and an estimated rental value of £1,990 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 lies in the borough of Chelmsford, within the CM1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2024.
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 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford would be worth £510,313, with a potential rental value of £2,089 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £451,992, with a rental value of £1,850 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 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford has declined by £3,761 (0.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £69 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.9%.
Plot Size
5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford occupies a 269 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 28 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Aug 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford last changed hands on 15th November 2024, selling for £460,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 8.2% since November 2024.
- Sold Nov 2024£460,000
- Sold Aug 2004£227,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 650 metres of 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 43, Aldeburgh Way, Chelmsford, CM1 7PB, a freehold house, sold at £450,000 on the 23rd June 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM1.
- Sold Jun 2025£450,000 | 3 Bed House43, Aldeburgh Way, Chelmsford, CM1 7PB43, Aldeburgh Way, Chelmsford, CM1 7PB
- Sold Apr 2023£465,000 | 4 Bed House22, Aldeburgh Way, Chelmsford, CM1 7PD22, Aldeburgh Way, Chelmsford, CM1 7PD
- Sold Dec 2022£515,000 | 3 Bed House24, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 7NY24, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 7NY
•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 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford as the 18th largest and the 18th most expensive of the 62 addresses on Orford Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1.
Against the CM1 postcode district average, it is £71k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mPerryfields Junior School
- 400mPerryfields Infant School
- 500mThe Tyrrells School
- 500mThe Boswells School
- 1.2kmChelmsford County High School for Girls
- 1.5kmKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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Public Transport Nearby
Chelmsford station is the nearest stop to 5, Orford Crescent, Chelmsford at 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmChelmsford
- 2.7kmBeaulieu Park
- 8.3kmHatfield 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.
