49 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 592 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 £300,508 , which equates to approximately £508 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2006 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £115,508, representing a 62.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,508 is:

  • 22.2% higher than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 32.2% higher than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 15.0% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£300,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£508
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

49 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Sep 2021.

This property uses electric room 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 31 Aug 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

43 rd / 81
Price Rank
32% higher than average
41 st / 78
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
30 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
36% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 43th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 78 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 41th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
25 May 2006
£185,000
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: 2
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
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

Data Sources

The property at 49 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 May 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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