197 Southwell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6AZ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 667 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 £325,470 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Mar 2003 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,470, representing a 103.4% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £325,470 is:

  • 8.4% higher than the average property price on Southwell Close
  • 26.6% higher than the average in the RM16 6AZ postcode area
  • and 12.1% lower than the average price for Grays 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 8 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£325,470
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Southwell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6AZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Dec 2023.

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 24 Oct 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RM16 6AZ

17 th / 101
Price Rank
27% higher than average
43 rd / 90
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
19 th / 90
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RM16 6AZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 101. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 90 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 43th out of 90 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£325,470
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
27 Mar 2003
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 13 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £252,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 4 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £247,500
sale date: 27 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 197 Southwell Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6AZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Mar 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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