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 £156,432 , which equates to approximately £231 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Oct 2012 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,432, representing a 68.2% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £156,432 is:

  • 46.0% lower than the average property price on Merrivale
  • 45.5% lower than the average in the SS7 5HQ postcode area
  • and 65.3% 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.

View sold house prices in SS7 5HQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£156,432
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£231
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
45% lower than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
14 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£156,432
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
31 Oct 2012
£93,000
Leasehold
+49.3 %
6 Oct 2000
£62,270
Leasehold
+35.4 %
5 Nov 1999
£46,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth Low
  • 0.6m depth Very low
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

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 HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Oct 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2021. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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