24 Steeple Close, Rochford, SS4 1TX is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 366 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £139,326 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2021 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,326, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £139,326 is:

  • 2.1% lower than the average property price on Steeple Close
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the SS4 1TX postcode area
  • and 63.5% lower than the average price for Rochford 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 30 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
366 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£139,326
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

24 Steeple Close, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 13 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS4 1TX

1 st / 38
Price Rank
1% lower than average
27 th / 32
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
1 st / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS4 1TX , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 32 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 27th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£139,326
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
12 Mar 2021
£135,000
Leasehold
+39.2 %
16 May 2014
£97,000
Leasehold
+7.8 %
23 Aug 2013
£89,995
Leasehold
+2.9 %
21 Apr 2011
£87,500
Leasehold
+2.9 %
30 Jan 2004
£84,995
Leasehold
+142.9 %
27 Mar 1997
£34,995
Leasehold
+9.4 %
20 Dec 1996
£32,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 312 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2024
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £121,250
sale date: 28 Aug 2019
rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £69,995
sale date: 12 Sep 2013
rooms: 2
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £84,495
sale date: 21 May 2004
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £32,000
sale date: 30 Apr 1999

Data Sources

The property at 24 Steeple Close, Rochford, SS4 1TX appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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