497 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RQ is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £148,311 , which equates to approximately £141 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Feb 1997 for £25,800. Since then, the value has increased by £122,511, representing a 474.8% increase, or approximately 16.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,311 is:

  • 38.5% lower than the average property price on Fairfax Drive
  • 38.3% lower than the average in the SS0 9RQ postcode area
  • and 55.8% lower than the average price for Westcliff-On-Sea as a whole

View sold house prices in SS0 9RQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£148,311
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£141
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

497 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS0 9RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jan 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 30 Sep 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS0 9RQ

34 th / 38
Price Rank
38% lower than average
1 st / 21
Size Rank
45% bigger than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
58% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS0 9RQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,311
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+475 %
4 Feb 1997
£25,800
Leasehold
+35.8 %
22 May 1996
£19,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

559 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RH
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2025
440A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RN
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2023
500A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RL
rooms: 4
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 5 Jul 2023
575A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RH
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2007
571A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RH
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2004

Data Sources

The property at 497 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9RQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Feb 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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