5, Raphael Drive, CM1 6FX

5 Raphael Drive is a 83 m² / 893 sq ft detached home in Chelmsford. It sold for £189,995 in June 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £370k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £343k to £433k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2004 £189,995 13.2% 11.4%
May 1996 £70,000 na na
Internal area
83 square metres (893 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,289 per square metre (£213 per square foot) in Jun 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,456 per square metre (£414 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2004 £189,995 £2,289 £369,856 £4,456
May 1996 £70,000 £843 £365,543 £4,404

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 83 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £369,856. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Chelmsford are now selling for between £4,130 and £5,220 per square metre (£383 and £484 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 83 m², this implies a valuation between £343,000 and £433,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
424 square metres (4,564 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
21 January 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
83 sqm (893 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 Raphael Drive is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £369,856.
  • Based on an internal area of 83 m² and recent prices in Chelmsford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £343,000 to £433,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Raphael Drive last sold for £189,995 in June 2004.

HouseMetric shows 5 Raphael Drive as 83 m² (893 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 21 January 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Raphael Drive was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Raphael Drive is in postcode CM1 6FX, in Chelmsford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Raphael Drive, CM1 6FX or analysis of the Chelmsford property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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