5 Prestwood Close, Benfleet, SS7 3LD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £380,139 , which equates to approximately £543 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2015 for £224,995. Since then, the value has increased by £155,144, representing a 69.0% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £380,139 is:

  • 4.4% lower than the average property price on Prestwood Close
  • 4.1% lower than the average in the SS7 3LD postcode area
  • and 17.5% lower than the average price for Benfleet 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 25 July 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£380,139
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£543
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Prestwood Close, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jul 2024.

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 9 Jan 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 3LD

11 th / 15
Price Rank
4% lower than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3LD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£380,139
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
6 Jan 2015
£224,995
Leasehold
+25 %
6 Jun 2008
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £274,500
sale date: 7 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Prestwood Close, Benfleet, SS7 3LD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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