53 Watlington Road, Benfleet, SS7 5DS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 786 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 £467,051 , which equates to approximately £594 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Feb 2019 for £360,000. Since then, the value has increased by £107,051, representing a 29.7% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £467,051 is:

  • 21.5% higher than the average property price on Watlington Road
  • 16.1% higher than the average in the SS7 5DS postcode area
  • and 1.4% higher 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 22 October 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£467,051
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£594
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Watlington Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2018.

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 27 Mar 2018, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 161.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, coal to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to 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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 5DS

10 th / 28
Price Rank
16% higher than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5DS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 19 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£467,051
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
5 Feb 2019
£360,000
Leasehold
+50 %
8 Jun 2018
£240,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £376,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2016
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2011
rooms: 5
size: 855 sq ft
sale price: £204,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2010

Data Sources

The property at 53 Watlington Road, Benfleet, SS7 5DS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Feb 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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