51 Merrivale, Benfleet, SS7 5HQ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £163,204 , which equates to approximately £241 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2012 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,204, representing a 75.5% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £163,204 is:

  • 45.0% lower than the average property price on Merrivale
  • 43.1% lower than the average in the SS7 5HQ postcode area
  • and 64.6% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 October 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£163,204
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£241
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

51 Merrivale, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 2021.

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 24 Sep 2010, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 78.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 5HQ

15 th / 20
Price Rank
43% lower than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
14 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5HQ , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 15th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 19 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 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£163,204
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
31 Oct 2012
£93,000
Leasehold
+49.3 %
6 Oct 2000
£62,270
Leasehold
+35.4 %
5 Nov 1999
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2016
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £124,950
sale date: 28 Mar 2008
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2005
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £43,500
sale date: 23 Jan 1998
rooms: 3
size: 663 sq ft
sale price: £242,500
sale date: 23 Oct 2024

Data Sources

The property at 51 Merrivale, Benfleet, SS7 5HQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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