72 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,508 , which equates to approximately £537 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 May 2006 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £115,508, representing a 62.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,508 is:

  • 22.2% higher than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 32.2% higher than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 15.0% 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 once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 April 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£300,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£537
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

72 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 2021.

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 20 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with external insulation to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

39 th / 81
Price Rank
32% higher than average
50 th / 78
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
17 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
44% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 39th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 78 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 50th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
19 May 2006
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 2 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 72 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 May 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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