7 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 740 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £207,835 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Mar 2018 for £189,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,835, representing a 10.0% increase, or approximately 1.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £207,835 is:

  • 15.5% lower than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 41.2% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 2 March 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
740 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£207,835
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Mar 2011.

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.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Aug 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS1 2AQ

19 th / 81
Price Rank
9% lower than average
18 th / 78
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
62 nd / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 62th 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 18th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£207,835
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
29 Mar 2018
£189,000
Leasehold
+58.8 %
8 Jul 2011
£119,000
Leasehold
-40.5 %
23 Jun 2006
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

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
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 7 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Mar 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Mar 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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