24 Virginia Close, Benfleet, SS7 4LJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,033 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 £405,865 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2012 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £180,865, representing a 80.4% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,865 is:

  • 9.4% higher than the average property price on Virginia Close
  • 3.4% higher than the average in the SS7 4LJ postcode area
  • and 3.9% 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 3 February 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,865
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 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 3 Feb 2014.

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 7 Sep 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS7 4LJ

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
3% higher than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
2 nd / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 4LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 7 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 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,865
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
6 Aug 2012
£225,000
Leasehold
+2.3 %
22 Dec 2010
£220,000
Leasehold
+28.7 %
30 Jul 2004
£171,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 11 May 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 6 May 2005
rooms: 6
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 2 Jun 1998

Data Sources

The property at 24 Virginia Close, Benfleet, SS7 4LJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Feb 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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