42 Louis Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9DX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 506 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £374,926 , which equates to approximately £741 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2020 for £329,995. Since then, the value has increased by £44,931, representing a 13.6% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £374,926 is:

  • 7.8% lower than the average property price on Louis Drive
  • 6.6% lower than the average in the SS6 9DX postcode area
  • and 17.4% lower than the average price for Rayleigh 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 1 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
506 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£374,926
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£741
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Louis Drive, Rayleigh, Rochford, Essex, SS6 9DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Sep 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 triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2017, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from multiple glazing throughout to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very 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 triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS6 9DX

19 th / 23
Price Rank
7% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
4 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
38% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS6 9DX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 22 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 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£374,926
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
26 Nov 2020
£329,995
Leasehold
+17.4 %
30 Jun 2017
£281,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £366,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 500 sq ft
sale price: £242,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2010
rooms: 4
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2004

Data Sources

The property at 42 Louis Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9DX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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