38, Rectory Lane, CM1 1RE

38 Rectory Lane is a 85 m² / 915 sq ft terraced home in Chelmsford. It sold for £350,000 in November 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £366k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £332k to £425k 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
Nov 2023 £350,000 3.2% 0.5%
Sep 2005 £197,000 12.8% 10.8%
Jan 2002 £127,000 16.1% 14.5%
Nov 1997 £68,000 na na
Internal area
85 square metres (915 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,117 per square metre (£382 per square foot) in Nov 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,305 per square metre (£400 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 2023 £350,000 £4,118 £365,940 £4,305
Sep 2005 £197,000 £2,318 £416,910 £4,905
Jan 2002 £127,000 £1,494 £398,686 £4,690
Nov 1997 £68,000 £800 £388,637 £4,572

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 85 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 £365,940. 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 £3,900 and £5,000 per square metre (£362 and £464 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 85 m², this implies a valuation between £332,000 and £425,000. 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
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
176 square metres (1,894 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 38 Rectory Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 12/07/2023. It last appeared Dec 2023.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for 38 Rectory Lane.

Photos for 38 Rectory Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
25 February 2015 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
85 sqm (915 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

38 Rectory Lane 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 £365,940.
  • Based on an internal area of 85 m² and recent prices in Chelmsford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £332,000 to £425,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 38 Rectory Lane last sold for £350,000 in November 2023.

HouseMetric shows 38 Rectory Lane as 85 m² (915 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 E, from an inspection dated 25 February 2015. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 38 Rectory Lane was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

38 Rectory Lane is in postcode CM1 1RE, in Chelmsford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Rectory Lane, CM1 1RE 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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