23 Downer Road, Benfleet, SS7 1BQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,711 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 £425,765 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Nov 2015 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £145,765, representing a 52.1% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £425,765 is:

  • 15.1% lower than the average property price on Downer Road
  • 11.2% lower than the average in the SS7 1BQ postcode area
  • and 7.6% lower 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 18 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£425,765
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Downer Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 1BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Sep 2016.

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 off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 May 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS7 1BQ

24 th / 32
Price Rank
11% lower than average
2 nd / 24
Size Rank
42% bigger than average
24 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 1BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 24 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 2nd out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£425,765
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
6 Nov 2015
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2024
rooms: 8
size: 1981 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2015
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £59,000
sale date: 11 Sep 1998
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 23 Downer Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 1BQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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