42 Drake Close, Benfleet, SS7 3YL is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £346,585 , which equates to approximately £343 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,585, representing a 19.5% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £346,585 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Drake Close
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the SS7 3YL postcode area
  • and 24.7% lower than the average price for Benfleet 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 11 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£346,585
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£343
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Drake Close, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Aug 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 7 Aug 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS7 3YL

27 th / 35
Price Rank
1% lower than average
9 th / 26
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
17 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3YL , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£346,585
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
16 Apr 2021
£290,000
Leasehold
+20.8 %
7 Dec 2015
£239,995
Leasehold
+49.1 %
26 May 2005
£161,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 29 May 2020
rooms: 6
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £269,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2016
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Drake Close, Benfleet, SS7 3YL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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