17 Fountain Lane, Hockley, SS5 4ST is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 3,380 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,095,420 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2016 for £875,000. Since then, the value has increased by £220,420, representing a 25.2% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,095,420 is:

  • 27.4% higher than the average property price on Fountain Lane
  • 27.4% higher than the average in the SS5 4ST postcode area
  • and 114.6% higher than the average price for Hockley 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 3 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
3380 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,095,420
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Fountain Lane, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 4ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2016.

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 28 Feb 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), ceiling insulated to roof room(s), insulated, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 2% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS5 4ST

1 st / 14
Price Rank
27% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
64% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 4ST , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,095,420
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
20 Dec 2016
£875,000
Leasehold
+30.4 %
21 Jan 2004
£671,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 2895 sq ft
sale price: £803,000
sale date: 11 Jun 2025

Data Sources

The property at 17 Fountain Lane, Hockley, SS5 4ST appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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