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About 1 Cobdens
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Cobdens is a two-bedroom property in Chigwell (IG7 5NT). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 62 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 1 Cobdens (45–62 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 68). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since March 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 7.8% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 sits 101.4% above the 2007 sale of £143,000. At 62 m² it's 17% larger than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 21 EPCs).
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
Building
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£288,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 2 years.
Last sold (2007)
£143,000
Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Limes Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1 Cobdens outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,306
Street avg £3,427
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Westmede — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IG7 5NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Everything within walking distance
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