27 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,508 , which equates to approximately £558 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2006 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £115,508, representing a 62.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,508 is:

  • 22.2% higher than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 32.2% higher than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 15.0% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£300,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£558
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

27 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 2023.

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 2 Apr 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to system built, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

44 th / 81
Price Rank
32% higher than average
57 th / 78
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
9 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 44th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 78 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 57th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
24 May 2006
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2024
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 2 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 27 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 May 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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