16 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,553 , which equates to approximately £316 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2024 for £215,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £447, representing a 0.2% decrease, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,553 is:

  • 12.8% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 5.6% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 39.3% 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 6 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£214,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£316
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Apr 2017.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Feb 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from good to very good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS1 2AQ

8 th / 81
Price Rank
6% lower than average
27 th / 78
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
40 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 78 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 27th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
18 Dec 2024
£215,000
Leasehold
+10.3 %
29 Dec 2005
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
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
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 16 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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