342 Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, SS7 5XS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,055 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 £429,208 , which equates to approximately £407 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jun 2013 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £209,208, representing a 95.1% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,208 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Kents Hill Road
  • 2.3% lower than the average in the SS7 5XS postcode area
  • and 6.8% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 9 August 2022, 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
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,208
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£407
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

342 Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5XS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Aug 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Jul 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% 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, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 5XS

12 th / 21
Price Rank
2% lower than average
9 th / 17
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
13 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5XS , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 17 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,208
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+95 %
21 Jun 2013
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £535,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1191 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2009
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £75,750
sale date: 17 Dec 1997

Data Sources

The property at 342 Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5XS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Jun 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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