78 Thorndon Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4RQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £492,975 , which equates to approximately £664 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2021 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,975, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £492,975 is:

  • 2.3% lower than the average property price on Thorndon Park Drive
  • 11.2% lower than the average in the SS9 4RQ postcode area
  • and 9.5% higher than the average price for Leigh-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 14 October 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£492,975
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£664
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Thorndon Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 4RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2020.

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 14 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SS9 4RQ

13 th / 17
Price Rank
11% lower than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS9 4RQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£492,975
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
22 Feb 2021
£430,000
Leasehold
+87 %
22 Dec 2010
£230,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £269,995
sale date: 15 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2006
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023

Data Sources

The property at 78 Thorndon Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4RQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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