23 Heather Drive, Benfleet, SS7 2EL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £449,565 , which equates to approximately £497 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Mar 2012 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £229,565, representing a 104.3% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £449,565 is:

  • 6.8% lower than the average property price on Heather Drive
  • 6.3% lower than the average in the SS7 2EL postcode area
  • and 2.4% 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 14 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£449,565
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£497
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Heather Drive, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 2EL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Aug 2020.

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 24 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 58.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 2EL

14 th / 22
Price Rank
6% lower than average
9 th / 16
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 2EL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 9th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£449,565
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+104 %
9 Mar 2012
£220,000
Leasehold
+38.4 %
24 Mar 2009
£159,000
Leasehold
+165 %
26 Jun 1996
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £339,000
sale date: 31 May 2018
rooms: 4
size: 894 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2017
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £289,995
sale date: 10 Dec 2015
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 23 Heather Drive, Benfleet, SS7 2EL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Mar 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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