247 Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4LF is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,133 , which equates to approximately £380 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2025 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,133, representing a 0.8% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,133 is:

  • 64.6% lower than the average property price on Rectory Road
  • 69.6% lower than the average in the SS5 4LF postcode area
  • and 70.4% lower than the average price for Hockley 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 23 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£151,133
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£380
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

247 Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 4LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2025.

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 14 Nov 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS5 4LF

19 th / 21
Price Rank
70% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
66% smaller than average
9 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 4LF , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,133
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
7 Aug 2025
£150,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
1 Mar 2013
£108,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 247 Rectory Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4LF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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