5 Chestnut Close, Hockley, SS5 5EJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 964 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £466,635 , which equates to approximately £482 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2012 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £216,635, representing a 86.7% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £466,635 is:

  • 15.3% higher than the average property price on Chestnut Close
  • 8.9% higher than the average in the SS5 5EJ postcode area
  • and 8.6% lower than the average price for Hockley 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 8 November 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
964 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£466,635
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£482
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Chestnut Close, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 5EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2011.

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 17 May 2011, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 666.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor 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, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS5 5EJ

7 th / 17
Price Rank
9% higher than average
4 th / 10
Size Rank
0% same size than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 5EJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 4th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£466,635
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+87 %
20 Apr 2012
£250,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
2 Sep 2011
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 873 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 896 sq ft
sale price: £258,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2010
rooms: 4
size: 828 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2010
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2023

Data Sources

The property at 5 Chestnut Close, Hockley, SS5 5EJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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