21 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £194,392 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jan 2011 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,392, representing a 44.0% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £194,392 is:

  • 6.2% lower than the average property price on Essex Close
  • 4.2% lower than the average in the SS6 8SX postcode area
  • and 55.9% lower than the average price for Rayleigh as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SS6 8SX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£194,392
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

21 Essex Close, Rayleigh, Rochford, Essex, SS6 8SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Feb 2024.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump with warm air heating. 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 25 Feb 2014. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (air source heat pump, warm air, electric).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, warm air, electric
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS6 8SX

8 th / 17
Price Rank
4% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
8 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS6 8SX , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£194,392
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
7 Jan 2011
£135,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
5 Jan 2006
£120,000
Leasehold
+60 %
21 Nov 2001
£75,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

10 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £198,500
sale date: 28 Apr 2025
46 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
27 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
15 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
8 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 14 Jul 2020

Data Sources

The property at 21 Essex Close, Rayleigh, SS6 8SX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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