18 Westwater, Benfleet, SS7 5TE is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,690 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £642,675 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2020 for £542,000. Since then, the value has increased by £100,675, representing a 18.6% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £642,675 is:

  • 5.3% lower than the average property price on Westwater
  • 1.2% lower than the average in the SS7 5TE postcode area
  • and 39.5% higher 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 7 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£642,675
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Westwater, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5TE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2025.

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 29 May 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 21.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, unknown loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, Unknown loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to SS7 5TE

4 th / 16
Price Rank
1% lower than average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
5 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5TE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£642,675
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
18 Dec 2020
£542,000
Leasehold
+12.3 %
11 Jul 2016
£482,500
Leasehold
+41.9 %
15 Jan 2015
£340,000
Leasehold
+183.3 %
26 May 1995
£119,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2013
rooms: 8
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2009
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 2 Aug 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 26 Nov 1999

Data Sources

The property at 18 Westwater, Benfleet, SS7 5TE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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