20 Virginia Close, Benfleet, SS7 4LJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,238 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £301,775 , which equates to approximately £244 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2005 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,775, representing a 92.2% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £301,775 is:

  • 18.7% lower than the average property price on Virginia Close
  • 23.1% lower than the average in the SS7 4LJ postcode area
  • and 28.6% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 27 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£301,775
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£244
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Virginia Close, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 4LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Aug 2013.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.8%.

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 average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS7 4LJ

6 th / 10
Price Rank
23% lower than average
4 th / 7
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 4LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 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 4th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£301,775
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
11 May 2005
£157,000
Leasehold
-19.5 %
11 May 2005
£195,000
Leasehold
+27 %
16 Jun 2004
£153,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 6 May 2005

Data Sources

The property at 20 Virginia Close, Benfleet, SS7 4LJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 May 2005. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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