4 Orchard Avenue, Hockley, SS5 5BE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £429,542 , which equates to approximately £525 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jan 2017 for £340,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,542, representing a 26.3% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,542 is:

  • 7.6% lower than the average property price on Orchard Avenue
  • 16.2% lower than the average in the SS5 5BE postcode area
  • and 15.8% 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 19 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,542
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£525
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Orchard Avenue, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 5BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Nov 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS5 5BE

22 nd / 27
Price Rank
16% lower than average
20 th / 20
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
1 st / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 5BE , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 20 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 20th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,542
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
17 Jan 2017
£340,000
Leasehold
+304.8 %
30 Jun 1998
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £391,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2016
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £373,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2025
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £328,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 4 Orchard Avenue, Hockley, SS5 5BE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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