161 Royston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £319,552 , which equates to approximately £358 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2011 for £169,000. Since then, the value has increased by £150,552, representing a 89.1% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £319,552 is:

  • 8.1% lower than the average property price on Royston Avenue
  • 10.8% lower than the average in the SS2 4BS postcode area
  • and 8.3% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 February 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£319,552
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£358
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Royston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Feb 2021.

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 3 Feb 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS2 4BS

6 th / 14
Price Rank
11% lower than average
7 th / 8
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS2 4BS , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£319,552
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
24 Oct 2011
£169,000
Leasehold
+3.4 %
29 Sep 2005
£163,500
Leasehold
+42.2 %
1 Jul 2002
£114,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 23 May 2016
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £316,500
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2017
rooms: 4
size: 965 sq ft
sale price: £238,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 161 Royston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4BS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Feb 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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