55 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 760 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 4-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £216,216 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Oct 2009 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,216, representing a 73.0% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £216,216 is:

  • 12.1% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 4.9% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 38.8% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 March 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
760 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 4
Price (estimate)
£216,216
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2009.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SS1 2AQ

22 nd / 81
Price Rank
5% lower than average
14 th / 78
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
65 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 65th out of 78 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 14th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£216,216
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+73 %
16 Oct 2009
£125,000
Leasehold
-36.2 %
27 Apr 2006
£196,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2025
rooms: 2
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 55 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Oct 2009. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 5 Mar 2009. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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