42 Thornford Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6PY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 638 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 £265,364 , which equates to approximately £418 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2017 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,364, representing a 26.4% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,364 is:

  • 23.4% lower than the average property price on Thornford Gardens
  • 26.9% lower than the average in the SS2 6PY postcode area
  • and 23.9% 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 24 June 2009, 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
638 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£418
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Thornford Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2009.

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 22 Jan 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SS2 6PY

27 th / 35
Price Rank
27% lower than average
19 th / 25
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
10 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS2 6PY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 27th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
30 Jun 2017
£210,000
Leasehold
+24.3 %
5 Aug 2009
£169,000
Leasehold
+35.2 %
13 Mar 2009
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £293,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 42 Thornford Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6PY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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