45 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £207,143 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jun 2015 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,143, representing a 42.9% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £207,143 is:

  • 15.8% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 8.9% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 41.4% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 July 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SS1 2AQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£207,143
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

45 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Jul 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

45 th / 81
Price Rank
9% lower than average
47 th / 78
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
25 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 45th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 78 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 47th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£207,143
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
12 Jun 2015
£145,000
Leasehold
-21.6 %
25 May 2006
£184,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022

Data Sources

The property at 45 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jun 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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