34 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 517 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 £210,996 , which equates to approximately £408 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 2016 for £165,500. Since then, the value has increased by £45,496, representing a 27.5% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £210,996 is:

  • 14.2% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 7.2% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 40.3% 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 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 19 October 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£210,996
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£408
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

34 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Oct 2022.

This property uses electric storage 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 25 Nov 2011. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

67 th / 81
Price Rank
7% lower than average
67 th / 78
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
39 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 67th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 39th out of 78 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 67th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£210,996
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
29 Apr 2016
£165,500
Leasehold
+11.3 %
22 Dec 2005
£148,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 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
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 34 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Apr 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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