42 Colchester Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 872 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 £263,422 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2010 for £138,500. Since then, the value has increased by £124,922, representing a 90.2% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,422 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on Colchester Road
  • 6.4% lower than the average in the SS2 6HP postcode area
  • and 24.4% 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 17 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£263,422
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Colchester Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 2020.

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 28 Jan 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SS2 6HP

19 th / 24
Price Rank
6% lower than average
5 th / 18
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
13 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS2 6HP , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 18 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 5th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,422
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+90 %
23 Jul 2010
£138,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Colchester Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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