1 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 774 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £215,827 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Dec 2012 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,827, representing a 72.7% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £215,827 is:

  • 12.3% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 5.0% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 38.9% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 October 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
774 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£215,827
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2010.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Dec 2009, and the property received the same rating of B with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 81.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, improving energy efficiency from n/a to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Very Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS1 2AQ

18 th / 81
Price Rank
5% lower than average
10 th / 78
Size Rank
27% bigger than average
69 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 69th out of 78 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£215,827
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
7 Dec 2012
£125,000
Leasehold
-37.5 %
29 Jun 2006
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2025
rooms: 2
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 1 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Dec 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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