78 Common Lane, Benfleet, SS7 3SL is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 980 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 £406,000 , which equates to approximately £415 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2002 for £124,000. Since then, the value has increased by £282,000, representing a 227.4% increase, or approximately 9.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £406,000 is:

  • 5.9% higher than the average property price on Common Lane
  • 0.4% lower than the average in the SS7 3SL postcode area
  • and 11.8% 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 4 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£406,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£415
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Common Lane, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3SL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Apr 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 20 Feb 2012. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS7 3SL

15 th / 23
Price Rank
0% same as average
5 th / 13
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
11 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3SL , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 13 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 5th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£406,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+227 %
28 Feb 2002
£124,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £338,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £350,500
sale date: 13 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 78 Common Lane, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3SL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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