55 Southwold Crescent, Benfleet, SS7 5SR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 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 £444,620 , which equates to approximately £626 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Aug 2023 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,620, representing a 3.4% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £444,620 is:

  • 12.7% higher than the average property price on Southwold Crescent
  • 13.5% higher than the average in the SS7 5SR postcode area
  • and 3.5% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 5 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£444,620
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£626
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Southwold Crescent, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 May 2023.

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 16 Mar 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 5SR

7 th / 29
Price Rank
14% higher than average
18 th / 20
Size Rank
21% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5SR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 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 18th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£444,620
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
18 Aug 2023
£430,000
Leasehold
+194.5 %
25 Oct 2002
£146,000
Leasehold
+175.5 %
31 Oct 1996
£53,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2017
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2009
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 55 Southwold Crescent, Benfleet, SS7 5SR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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