40 Recreation Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3JX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £539,871 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2021 for £500,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,871, representing a 8.0% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £539,871 is:

  • 42.9% higher than the average property price on Recreation Avenue
  • 37.0% higher than the average in the SS9 3JX postcode area
  • and 19.9% higher than the average price for Leigh-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 9 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SS9 3JX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£539,871
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Recreation Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 3JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Oct 2021.

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 May 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS9 3JX

6 th / 30
Price Rank
37% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
67% bigger than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS9 3JX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 6th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£539,871
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
13 Dec 2021
£500,000
Leasehold
+112.8 %
15 Feb 2013
£235,000
Leasehold
+2.2 %
5 Aug 2009
£230,000
Leasehold
+2.2 %
21 Sep 2007
£225,000
Leasehold
+240.9 %
31 Jul 1997
£66,000
Leasehold
+51.7 %
8 Feb 1996
£43,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £216,674
sale date: 8 Apr 2025

Data Sources

The property at 40 Recreation Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3JX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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