61 Highams Road, Hockley, SS5 4DF is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £496,675 , which equates to approximately £570 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Apr 2021 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,675, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £496,675 is:

  • 27.0% lower than the average property price on Highams Road
  • 12.3% lower than the average in the SS5 4DF postcode area
  • and 2.7% lower than the average price for Hockley 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 15 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£496,675
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£570
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

61 Highams Road, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 4DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Oct 2024.

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 12 Feb 2021. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS5 4DF

18 th / 27
Price Rank
12% lower than average
16 th / 21
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
6 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 4DF , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 21 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 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£496,675
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
16 Apr 2021
£425,000
Leasehold
+76.3 %
26 Jul 2006
£241,000
Leasehold
+225.7 %
25 Aug 1995
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 795 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 61 Highams Road, Hockley, SS5 4DF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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