20 Prestwood Drive, Benfleet, SS7 3LB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £377,652 , which equates to approximately £627 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2011 for £187,000. Since then, the value has increased by £190,652, representing a 102.0% increase, or approximately 7.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £377,652 is:

  • 1.0% higher than the average property price on Prestwood Drive
  • 4.1% higher than the average in the SS7 3LB postcode area
  • and 18.0% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 4 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£377,652
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£627
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 Prestwood Drive, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3LB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2014.

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 7 Jul 2011, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 3LB

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
4% higher than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3LB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£377,652
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+102 %
10 Nov 2011
£187,000
Leasehold
+59.1 %
21 Sep 2001
£117,500
Leasehold
+126 %
26 Jul 1996
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £342,000
sale date: 20 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2010
rooms: 3
size: 589 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2009
rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2007

Data Sources

The property at 20 Prestwood Drive, Benfleet, SS7 3LB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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