5B Ambleside Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UT is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £120,000 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jul 2014 for £78,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,000, representing a 53.8% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £120,000 is:

  • 61.8% lower than the average property price on Ambleside Drive
  • 52.3% lower than the average in the SS1 2UT postcode area
  • and 66.0% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea 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 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£120,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5B Ambleside Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 2025.

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 20 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 47.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SS1 2UT

46 th / 54
Price Rank
52% lower than average
34 th / 37
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
13 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2UT , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 37 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 34th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£120,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
15 Jul 2014
£78,000
Leasehold
-23.5 %
4 Aug 2006
£102,000
Leasehold
+39.7 %
13 Jul 2005
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 11 May 2015
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 2 Mar 2007
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5B Ambleside Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UT appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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