18 Ashdown Crescent, Benfleet, SS7 2LJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £427,005 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2002 for £139,995. Since then, the value has increased by £287,010, representing a 205.0% increase, or approximately 8.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £427,005 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Ashdown Crescent
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the SS7 2LJ postcode area
  • and 7.3% lower than the average price for Benfleet 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 16 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£427,005
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Ashdown Crescent, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 2LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2015.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Aug 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SS7 2LJ

13 th / 29
Price Rank
8% higher than average
7 th / 21
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
16 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 2LJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 21 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 7th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£427,005
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+205 %
29 Aug 2002
£139,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £327,500
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 18 Ashdown Crescent, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 2LJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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