5 Essex Drive, Rugeley, WS15 1JX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £236,051 , which equates to approximately £231 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2023 for £233,500. Since then, the value has increased by £2,551, representing a 1.1% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £236,051 is:

  • 5.6% higher than the average property price on Essex Drive
  • 9.4% higher than the average in the WS15 1JX postcode area
  • and 19.4% lower than the average price for Rugeley 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 15 July 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£236,051
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£231
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Essex Drive, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, WS15 1JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jul 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Aug 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 30%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to WS15 1JX

7 th / 27
Price Rank
9% higher than average
5 th / 20
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
13 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WS15 1JX , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 20 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£236,051
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
15 Sep 2023
£233,500
Leasehold
+26.2 %
17 Apr 2020
£185,000
Leasehold
+32.2 %
29 Nov 2013
£139,950
Leasehold
+19.1 %
2 Jul 2004
£117,500
Leasehold
+144.8 %
10 Jun 1996
£47,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1168 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2016
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Essex Drive, Rugeley, WS15 1JX appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jul 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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