5 Downer Road North, Benfleet, SS7 3EG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,163 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £352,590 , which equates to approximately £303 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2012 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £174,590, representing a 98.1% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £352,590 is:

  • 24.3% lower than the average property price on Downer Road North
  • 24.4% lower than the average in the SS7 3EG postcode area
  • and 23.4% lower than the average price for Benfleet 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 26 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1163 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£352,590
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£303
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Downer Road North, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3EG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Aug 2025.

This property uses a mains gas boiler with both radiators and underfloor heating 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 Aug 2011, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 73%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to SS7 3EG

28 th / 31
Price Rank
24% lower than average
9 th / 20
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
18 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3EG , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 20 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 9th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£352,590
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
27 Jul 2012
£178,000
Leasehold
+97.8 %
18 Oct 2000
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £432,500
sale date: 28 May 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £347,500
sale date: 12 Mar 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £356,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1172 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Downer Road North, Benfleet, SS7 3EG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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