40 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, SS4 1QA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 861 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 £350,567 , which equates to approximately £407 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jul 2014 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,567, representing a 63.1% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £350,567 is:

  • 1.2% higher than the average property price on Somerset Avenue
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the SS4 1QA postcode area
  • and 8.3% lower than the average price for Rochford 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 14 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£350,567
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£407
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Apr 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Oct 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 57.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS4 1QA

15 th / 29
Price Rank
1% higher than average
12 th / 17
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
7 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS4 1QA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£350,567
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
11 Jul 2014
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £277,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2019
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2018
rooms: 6
size: 870 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at 40 Somerset Avenue, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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